My husband and I stayed at Lake House for one night in February 2012. We have stayed before and eaten at the restaurant a number of times and were really looking forward to this occasion. The Hotel did not disappoint - it was even better than last time. Every care is taken with this property to ensure that guests needs are catered for. There is amazing attention to detail. Nothing is too much trouble. The staff seem to take as much pride in the hotel and restaurant as the owners do - and no wonder. What a joy to work in such beautiful surroundings.
Our suite (in the Retreat) was one of the best rooms I have stayed in anywhere in the world. The bed was super comfortable, the ensuite luxurious, the lounge room with open gas fire, absolutely gorgeous, the kitchen well appointed. The outdoor spaces too were so inviting and asthetically beautiful. We cannot wait to return. We didn't want to leave.

My family and I stayed at the Lake House on Australia Day and thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
The accommodation was good and we had views out over the lake which was a bonus.
The only criticism that I make of the accommodation is that the floor boards on the decks outside our rooms need to be replaced as they have either rotted through or become loose. However given that we were on the ground floor it wasn't an issue and it was still safe to walk on.
We all had dinner and breakfast at the resort and had wondferul meals on each occasion.
I even managed to bump into Alla Wolf Tasker (the owner) as she was checking in on the breakfast buffet.
Dayelsford is a great area to explore and as it is so close to Melbourne it is a great place for a weekend escape. Make sure you visit the blueberry farm on the back roads to Melbourne.
I don't understand the negative reviews at all.

My wife and I stayed at The Lake House for 2 nights in December 2011 and found it to be one of the most relaxing weekend escapes we have had for a long time. Our room was extremely spacious and in great condition and overlooked Lake Daylesford and the beautiful gardens surrounding the lake. The rooms are air conditioned, which during the summer months is a must (particulally given that the rooms face West). During our stay we made use of the hotels day spa, which was brilliant. Each night we ate at the hotel restaurant. We had high expecations and we were not disappointed (it was awarded Best Hotel Dining Experience by Gourmet Traveller Travel Awards and has been awarded 2 Chefs Hats by The Age Good Food Guide). The menu changes with the seasons and is generally based around local produce. Their wine list is superb. The staff were all extremely friendly, helpful and attentative. The town of Daylesford has a real charm about it and has a good selection of cafes and restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend the hotel and restaurant to anyone considering staying and/or dining there.

I stayed at The Lake House for 4 nights in September and I relished every single minute. The suites were beautiful, cleverly furnished with natural and local products. I appreciated the nespresso machine in the room , the heated tiles in the bathroom and the alpaca throws.

Waking up each morning to the sound of ducks and geese with a delightful view of the lake. The breakfast in the restaurant was sublime and treatments at the day spa were wonderful.

my only complaint ....I had to leave !!