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<H1>DAYLESFORD day spa and luxury hotel </h1>
<h2>Daylesford Accommodation </h2>
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<h3>The Lakehouse Daylesford Restaurant and <a href="http://www.lakehouse.com.au/salusinfo.html"><strong> Daylesford DAY SPA</strong></a></h3>
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<p>The Lake House offers <a href="http://www.lakehouse.com.au/accom.html"><strong>Daylesford accommodation</strong></a> in one of Australia’s most prestigious small <strong>luxury hotels</strong>, offering the highest quality accommodation facilities, <strong>Daylesford restaurant</strong> experience without match, and is a <a href="http://www.lakehouse.com.au/meet.html"><strong> Victoria conference centre</strong></a> of choice. The property offers Daylesford accommodation in the heart of Victoria’s Spa Country.
Thirty-three luxury rooms and suites are nestled amongst six acres of manicured gardens. Tennis court, out door solar heated plunge pool and guest lounges are all available for residential use making the Lakehouse, <a href="http://www.lakehouse.com.au/accom.html"> Victoria accommodation </a> at its best.
Beyond the luxury accommodation, the <a href="http://www.lakehouse.com.au/rest.html"> Lake House restaurant </a> is well known as one of Australia’s most popular destinations for lovers of food and wine The dining room has received an enviable number of awards including “Best Dining Room in a Luxury Retreat” from Australian Gourmet Traveller and “Best Country Restaurant” from the Age Good Food Guide.
Contemporary Australian Cuisine is prepared under the guidance of Executive Chef and Managing Director Alla Wolf-Tasker. The menu draws inspiration from all over the world whilst concentrating on using the best of regional produce from Victoria where possible. </p>
<H2>Healing Waters at Salus <strong>Daylesford Day Spas</strong></h2>
Since the begining of history, people have resorted to springs, baths and spas for the therapeutic effects and power of their healing waters.
As historian Siegfried Gidieon observed a half century ago the resurgence of interest in this type of activity speaks reams about our society's values...
"The bath and its purposes have held different meanings for different ages. The manner in which a civilization integrates bathing within its life, as well as the type of bathing it prefers, yields searching insight into the inner nature of the period.
The role that bathing plays within a culture reveals that culture's attitude towards human relaxation.
It is a measure of how far individual well-being is regarded as an indispensable part of community life. "
At our <a href="http://www.lakehouse.com.au/salusinfo.html">Salus Day Spa</a> our belief in the efficacy of hydrotherapy is thoroughly indulged. Here the ritual of bathing and taking the waters can be enjoyed at many levels.
The brand new, state of the art Salus Day Spa beside our <a href="http://www.lakehouse.com.au/accom.html">lakeside accommodation at Lake House Daylesford</a> is surrounded by waterfall fed streams.
Our own Salus sparkling mineral water is offered on a complimentary basis. This mineral rich flavoursom water originates at a selected local spring and is bottled specifically for us.
Salus Day Spa offers nine treatment areas from idyllic hot mineral water tubs in private tree houses overlooking lake Daylesford, to the latest in European spa treatments and technology.
Salus adds a new dimension to the Lake House Small Luxury Hotel, allowing guests who do not wish to leave the tranquil surrounds of the six-acre lakeside property to simply “robe up” for the trip from their suite to the spa.
Also open for non-residential guests – Salus Spa is a perfect place for relaxation and therapy after an indulgent lunch in the restaurant.
The spa uses two deluxe products including Li’Tya and the ultra premium, medicinal grade Elemis product line. Elemis boasts a cult following in the UK with Gwyneth Paltrow and top model Laura Bailey amongst its most ardent fans.
Each product is also available for sale in the retail space.
Our daylesford day Spa provides an indulgent and pampering experience for guests. Several treatment rooms offer the latest in spa technology including Thermal M machines for the ultimate body buffing experience. A unique couples room allows for two people to enjoy the sparkling effects of the hydro storm – an experience that is essential to every treatment lover. Two Geisha Spas sit enclosed in their own outdoor treetop huts. Hot mineral water from Lake House’s own mineral spring is fed into the spas. Relax into the detoxifying properties of the natural waters and enjoy <a href="http://www.lakehouse.com.au/accom.html">Daylesford accommodation</a> at its finest.
<h2>Lakehouse Daylesford Restaurant & Cellar</h2>
<p>'Australia's Best Food & Wine Tourism Experience'
Voted by the readers of The Weekend Australian newspaper in the Travel & Tourism Awards 2005
Restaurant Opening Hours:
Breakfast 8.00am - 10.30am
Lunch 12.00 - 3pm
Dinner 7.00pm - Late
Or what about a casual drink on the deck? Coffee, cake, drinks and cheese available all day!
The Lake House restaurant dining room sunlit by day, boasts magnificent views through its large expanse of windows. At dusk, the kookaburras fly in to be fed on the outdoor terraces. The restaurant glows with the magic and romance of candlelight. A log fire provides a warm welcome in Winter. In Summer, tables are set outdoors overlooking the water, under large shady umbrellas, or in the open, balmy sweet evening air.
Enjoy contemporary Australian cuisine which pays homage to the best available seasonal produce and the efforts of our regional suppliers. A team of talented, dedicated young cooks under the direction of Executive chef Alla Wolf Tasker work from the ground up producing virtually everything on the premises.
The Lake House Cellar is regarded as one of Australia's best and is the annual recipient of New York Wine Spectator's Best of Award for Excellence. The Cellar is one of the most popular private dining rooms in Victoria. A great way to celebrate - the Cellar can fit 14 people around the hand crafted oak table amongst the Lake House Cellar collection.
Coming up at the <strong>Lake House Daylesford Restaurant:</strong> TASTING VICTORIA
Throughout the month of March, Tasting Victoria - a state wide initiative will aim to promote the abundance and diversity of Victorian produce.
As part of our overall policy of reducing food miles and developing a personal relationship with actual suppliers - most produce used at Lake House is regionally grown and produced and therefore pays homage to regional producers every season.
To celebrate Tasting Victoria we have highlight three of our favorite dishes from the menu which all support regional producers. These have been matched with a delicious drop of regional wine for your enjoyment.
The dishes include:
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Lake House smoked Tuki trout sausage, smoked Skipton eel, potato pancake, horseradish cream and our beetroot relish.
2004 Straws Lane Gewurztraminer.
MAIN COURSE
Assiette of Western Plains free-range pork - roast belly and roulade, braised cabbage, house cured fillet, sweet sour sauce of local Morello Cherries.
2003 Curly Flat Pinot Noir
DESSERT
Lavender & Des O'Toole Honey ice-cream 'napolean', salad of nectarines and blueberries in anise syrup, blueberry soup.
“One of Australia's best regional restaurants......... beneath its discreet, well run surface bubbles a certain bohemian exuberance”
The Weekend Australian
"...a most sublime location for chilling out"
London Daily Express
Best of Award for Excellence" - 5 years in a row!
New York Wine Spectator
45 Chefs Hats so Far!
The Age Good Food Guide
Australian Regional Property of the Year
HM Awards
"Forget best restaurant in town - this is one of the best restaurants in the country!"
Sunday Life Magazine
“A seducing restaurant Lake House is one of the leading boutique hotels in the world”
Hong Kong Economic Journal
“There is a fantastic place called the Lake House in Daylesford” Cate Blanchett interviewed in American Airlines Magazine.</p>
<h2>Lakehouse Luxury Hotel Accolades</h2>
<p>Australia's Best Regional Retreat </p>
<p>HM AWARDS </p>
<p>Conde Nast Gold Standard</p>
<p>CONDE NAST TRAVELLER ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL GOLD LIST </p>
<p>Put yourself in our hands - with twenty years of service excellence you can be sure your next break is relaxing and indulgent.</p>
<p>Linger awhile in one of our thirty three rooms and suites.</p>
<p><em>Guesthouse Rooms</em> are part of the original homestead of the property. Each room has a Queen size bed, en suite with shower, television with satellite connection, tea & coffee facilities and a minibar. Adjacent to these rooms is a spacious guest lounge with open fire place, billiard table, games, books & magazines. </p>
<p>Waterfront Rooms</span> have enchanting balconies overlooking the foreshore of Lake Daylesford with king or twin beds, fold out sofa bed and easy chair. Each room also has television with satellite, CD, DVD, tea and coffee making facilities & minibar. A contemporary en suite includes dual shower and heated floor tiles. </p>
<p>Waterfront Suites</span> are spacious and luxurious with private balconies or terraces overlooking the lagoon and Lake Daylesford beyond. Each room is furnished with contemporary interiors, king or twin beds, lounge with double fold out sofa bed, easy chair and ottoman. All the luxuries of double spa bath, dual shower, heated bathroom floor and walk in wardrobes complete the picture of your ultimate home away from home. If you fancy some entertainment, CD, VCR, DVD, satellite TV and dataport are also at your fingertips. </p>
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<h2> The Daylesford Macedon Produce group </h2>
<p>...wasfounded in 2000 in Victoria has created a network between local restaurants, cafes and producers. At Lake House you will therefore find a menu that is driven by the seasons.
A private cellar dining room sits beneath the restaurant. It houses in excess of 10,000 bottles of wine and 750 different labels. The wine list has recently received its fifth consecutive award with New York Wine Spectator for the “Best of Award for Excellence” – putting it amongst the top cellars in the world.
The cellar is often the venue for private dinners – guests are offered a choice of either a la carte or degustation meal with matched wines.
Lake House Managing director Allan Wolf-Tasker also acts as the resident artist. The Daylesford community has attracted a lot of creative and talented people over the years and Allan is just one. Guests are encouraged to view his paintings in the main areas including the restaurant, guest lounge and private rooms.
<h2>Successful meetings at Daylesford's Lake House <a href="http://www.lakehouse.com.au/conference-centre-victoria.html">Conference Centre, Victoria</a></h2>
A tranquil retreat in a spectacular setting, away from the stresses and distractions of the city, Lake House is the perfect choice for your next conference centre. The comforts and indulgences enjoyed by our leisure guests translate seamlessly into a relaxed and tranquil venue for productive meetings or incentive retreats.
Our enviable position on the shores of lake Daylesford provides a perfect opportunity for all manner of team building activities including foreshore and water sports. Mix business with pleasure and sample the world famous springs, hydrotherapy and treatments of Victoria's Spa region.
Indulge yourself with our award winning cuisine. Have a local winemaker guide you through a wine tasting in our cellar room. Enjoy a group fly fishing lesson and have our chefs barbecue your catch for dinner. Take a swing at the golf course, paddle a canoe or jog along the many bush tracks.
With our very personal approach to conference organising, we'll take care of all the details.
For more information about conferencing at Lake House please contact Claire Rennie at conf.eventsmgr@lakehouse.com.au
The Lake House team receive continued praise for their attention to detail and service, matched only by the quality of our <strong>Daylesford accommodation</strong>. </p>
<p>Whether you are visiting us for leisure or business – we hope you enjoy your stay. Please contact us if you need any additional information regarding victoria accommodation– we look forward to seeing you soon. </p>
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