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Daylesford
2 Dukes
( 03-5348 4848; 2 Duke St, Daylesford; r from $99; )
Flying the flag for affordable accommoda-
tion in Daylesford, this former doctor's surgery turned guesthouse is kitted out with vin-
tage finds and original bright artworks. The five rooms each have their own personalities
and share a bathroom (one room has en-suite). Light breakfast is included and there's free
wi-fi rounding out the best offer in town.
GUESTHOUSE
$
Jubilee Lake Holiday Park
CAMPGROUND
$
( 1800 686 376, 03-5348 2186;
www.jubileelake.com.au
; 151 Jubilee Lake Rd, Daylesford; unpowered/powered
sites $21/30, cabins $85-170; )
Set in bushland on the edge of pretty Jubilee Lake, this
friendly place is the best caravan park in the region. There is an open-air cinema in sum-
mer, paddle-boat and canoe hire is available, and lower rates apply out of the summer high
season.
Central Springs Inn
( 03-5348 3134;
www.central springsinn.com.au
; cnr Howe & Camp Sts, Daylesford; d from $115; )
In a
town full of pricey B&Bs, Central Springs offers more affordable motel-style lodging
without skimping on character. Choose from large rooms in its 1875 heritage Provender
building, or spa rooms in its newer section.
MOTEL
$$
Lake House
( 03-5348 3329;
www.lakehouse.com.au
;
King St, Daylesford; d incl half board from $550; )
Overlook-
ing Lake Daylesford, the famous Lake House is set in rambling gardens with bridges and
waterfalls. Its 35 rooms are split into spacious waterfront rooms with balcony decks, and
lodge rooms with private courtyards. Rates include breakfast and three-course dinner at its
famed restaurant; two-night minimum on weekends.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$$
