92.87% THE LAKE HOUSE

Victoria Australia

Tranquil country retreat on the shores of Lake Daylesford.

ROOMS There are 33 beautifully decorated bedrooms in the main house and in two newer wings

FOOD Award-winning restaurant and wine cellar: owner and executive chef Alla Wolf-Tasker is a leading light in the slow-food movement.

SERVICE

FACILITIES The region is famous for its natural hot springs and the hotel recently opened the Salus Day Spa, which has tree-houses with hot-tubs.

COST Doubles from A$350 (about £150).

King Street, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia (00 61 3 5348 3329; www.lakehouse.com.au)