The charming region of Daylesford rewards those who visit in autumn. The light has turned that particular shade of amber that photographers chase, the region’s farms and orchards are producing with quiet abundance, and there is a stillness to the place that feels like a gift.

At Lake House, Easter has always felt like a natural celebration of the season. Mornings begin slowly – pastries and sourdough from Dairy Flat Farm, breakfast at a pace that feels almost forgotten in daily life. Afternoons unfold around the lake, through the gardens, or into the village, where the cool air and the colour of the turning leaves make every walk feel cinematic. Come evening, the Two Chef Hat restaurant does what it does best: lets the landscape speak through the menu, course by course.

Lake House recommends three nights – long enough to truly arrive, to stop watching the clock, to let the place work on you. Two-night stays can be arranged on request. For those travelling with children, babysitting services are available, so that parents might linger a little longer over dinner.

To book your stay over the Easter holidays, visit.