Lake House, VICTORIA
Airing Date: Nov 13th, 2006
So what makes a great weekend escape? The location? the food & wine? the bed? the activities? Well, there's a long list, and it's an individual choice, but this place seems to cover the lot.
Just placed on the 'gold' list by respected travel magazine Conde Nast, it's just over one hour from Melbourne, three from Sydney, and four from Brissy. Here's a few reasons to visit:
Firstly, Lake House is only just over one hour from Melbourne - a short, cheap drive to get here, so it's close enough to just nick off for an overnight escape from the concrete jungle.
Secondly, it's in 'spa country' - a haven of 'nice things' for the body and soul so there's a day spa for all the prodding, poking and pampering. Their new Salus Spa is rated as one of the top ten spas in Australia. Lake House also has two new treetop mineral water spas.
Thirdly, the food is to die for and has been voted Australia's best food and wine experience at the Australian Travel & Leisure Awards. Regional produce cooked to perfection. Oh, and you can't get fresher water than this - Lake House bottle their own natural spring water for the guests
Number four - It's a family run business so the personal touches are apparent everywhere. Service is paramount and it's a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, so it has a range of accommodation options to suit varying budgets- from Guesthouse Rooms to Waterfront Suites.
FURTHER INFORMATION Return airfares, 2 nights at Lake House & 3 days car hire from $751 ex Adelaide, $761 ex Sydney, $842 ex Brisbane
$1055 ex Perth. Price includes taxes. Subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply. Prices correct at 10/10/06.
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