For a romantic getaway this cannot be beaten. Cental heating, glass all the way around the top level and a two person spa bath. The setting is wonderful, away from all the noise of Daylesford. It is quiet, romantic and lovely.

Approximate cost: $400 per night

I love this bar! It has so many little nooks and places to hang out with just your mates upstairs, or if you want to mingle stay downstairs. It has a great mix of people all the time and the bar staff are really friendly - even making drink suggestions.

This is the best place to go if you're not sure how your night will go - it can be really happening upstairs or loungey downstairs. Also serves well as a straight up restaurant if sit down dining is what you're after. The menu has lots of to share options and really yummy food. A winner

This is a unique place in that its great for any meal. My favourite is breakfast because there are so many choices - could have more healthy options though. The portion size is great, and the staff are fun and friendly. Heaps of space and big groups seem welcome. Also a great function space.

The menu at Joes Garage is not very big, and if you're not sitting in the right spot you'll miss the specials. But the food is quite nice, while not terribly original. There are some great drinks on the menu and the portions are generous. The staff are friendly but certainly don't "go the extra mile".

The products at Fossil are so cool and really nice. The quality is great. Unfortunately they are really expensive and they never seem to have sales. Also everytime I have gone into a store I feel that the sales people are completely indifferent to me - you don't get much service.

This is where I bought my new dog. The people were really nice - understanding that it was a big decision and not rushing us. They seemed to also really care, and provided a lot of information and support for the new puppy including a free vet check and microchipping. They also didn't try to upsell too much product.

The burgers are a little expensive, but they are so good it really is worth it! The service is pretty good, but very slow when they are just a little bit busy. Also the dining area is not air conditioned so it really should be a no-go during summer if its hot.

The training from these people is amazing. They have helped with our dogs so much with one on one training. They offer practical advice and wonderful teaching methods. They have also time and again helped with other matters at different times, and have even minded our dogs when we went on holiday. They have a wonderful product range aswell.

Approximate cost: $20 per lesson

This is a really nice florist with a huge selection of fresh flowers. They make really nice arrangements and they will always help with a choice for a special occasion. They have a good range of other gifts and cards as well, for any occasion.