Escape to Victorian Spa Country, Staying at the Famous Farmers Arms 2 or 3 nights from $349 /room

Soak up the beauty of historic Daylesford, one of Melbourne’s favourite countryside getaways just 1.5 hours from the city. Settle into countryside life staying just steps from the locals’ favourite pub in an art-inspired suite at the Farmers Arms Art Suites. Your package includes an AU$25 daily voucher each for breakfast at the nearby Cliffy’s Emporium, a welcome drink each on arrival in the Farmers Arms pub and guaranteed late checkout at 12pm. Discover everything the gorgeous Daylesford and surrounding spa region has to offer, staying in boutique style at the Farmers Arms Art Suites. Bit of a foodie? Don’t miss out on the Gourmet Upgrade, which includes a three-course meal at the acclaimed Farmers Arms pub. What You’ll Love… The Accommodation – Art-inspired styling at the famous Farmers Arms Due to popular demand, brought to you by the team behind the Farmers Arms pub is the chic new Farmers Arms Art Suites, a collection of stylishly-adorned suites showcasing the works of a diverse range of local artists from poets to painters. The suites are nestled just across the road from the historic Farmers Arms, something of a Daylesford institution. Although it’s been the locals’ favourite drinking hole since 1862, today this charming country pub is just as well known both within the town and beyond for its excellent food. Try the pork belly – you won’t regret it. Inclusions & Upgrades – Breakfast at the historic Cliffy’s Emporium Park your car in your suite’s allocated spot and pop over to the pub to collect the key to your stylish suite, where you’ll find a plush king-sized bed, espresso machine, mini-bar, a bathroom with a rain shower and L’Occitane amenities and a collection of hand-curated local arts and crafts. Head down to the nearby Cliffy’s Emporium (a seven-minute walk from the Farmers Arms) to make good use of your included daily AU$25 breakfast vouchers each day. Another Daylesford institution, Cliffy’s was founded as a corner shop in the 1950s and today sells delicious local produce, cakes and preserves alongside its tempting breakfast and brunch menu, featuring dishes such as the hearty Country Breakfast, French toast with rhubarb elderflower and hibiscus jam and croque monsieur. On your final day, there’s no need to rush off with a laidback late checkout at 12pm included. Superior Upgrade: Upgrade to a Superior Suite to enjoy the luxury of additional space and an enhanced selection of regional artworks. Group Upgrade: Travelling with family or friends? Upgrade to the spacious three-bedroom Heritage House, nestled in its own private surrounds. Complete with three generously-sized bedrooms, a lounge area, two bathrooms, a kitchenette and a private patio, it’s the perfect home-away-from-home with plenty of space for six guests. Gourmet Upgrades: You’ve heard all about the food at the Farmers Arms – now it’s time to try it. Choose the gourmet package to enjoy a delicious three-course meal on one evening of your stay. The Location – Live the local life just steps from the pub Farmers Arms Art Suites is nestled on the outskirts of Daylesford (a scenic one hour and 15-minute drive from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport), close to the scenic Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens and in a quiet spot opposite the famed Farmers Arms pub – perfect for wandering back to your lodgings after a hearty meal and a few drinks. See & Do – Peruse local galleries and boutiques, bathe in mineral springs and walk through lavender fields Discover the charming Daylesford and its surrounding region easily from Farmers Arms Art Suites. Wander into town (a scenic 20-minute walk past Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens) to peruse the restaurants and boutiques at your leisure, and be sure to visit the Convent Gallery Daylesford – a pretty 19th century Victorian convent converted into a gallery space, gift shop and café with sweeping hilltop views of the lush surrounding countryside. Head down to the scenic Daylesford Lake, where the highly-acclaimed, two chef-hatted Lake House Daylesford restaurant resides. Further afield is the beautiful Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm with its scented fields of lavender, plus the famous Hepburn Springs, where the therapeutic properties of the mineral springs and 19th-century bathhouse await you. Perfect for couples or groups Enjoy a romantic countryside break as a couple or upgrade to the gorgeous Heritage House for a group getaway to remember.