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Varcoe House Award-Winning Historic Home | Sleeps 8 | Weddings & Events Friendly

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Property grounds
Dining
Outdoor spa tub
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Newcastle, ON
  • Newcastle Memorial Arena
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • The Gates of Newcastle Village Plaza
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Varcoe House Award-Winning Historic Home | Sleeps 8 | Weddings & Events Friendly

Welcome to Varcoe House, a fully renovated, prize-winning century home built in 1857, located in the quaint and historic village of Newcastle, Ontario. This one-of-a-kind property blends timeless elegance with modern luxury—perfect for family gatherings, small weddings, rehearsal dinners, or bridal parties.

🛌 Bedrooms (Sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1 (Main Floor): King bed, ensuite 3-piece bathroom (accessible)
Bedroom 2: King bed (2nd Floor)
Bedroom 3: King bed (2nd Floor)
Bedroom 4: Queen bed (2nd Floor)

🍽️ Gourmet Chef’s Kitchen
36” gas stove

Fully equipped for private chefs or home cooks

Located next to the original brick dining room with seating for 14—ideal for holiday dinners or group celebrations

Elegant Living Spaces
Cozy living room with custom bar & tasting area

Ideal for entertaining and enjoying local wine, beer, or spirits from nearby shops

🌳 Outdoor Oasis
Private backyard with seasonal perennial gardens

Hot tub for year-round relaxation

Spacious enough for baby or bridal showers, or intimate outdoor events

⭐ Perfect For:
Bridal parties & small backyard weddings
Family reunions & milestone celebrations
Holiday gatherings (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.)
Relaxing weekend escapes in a charming village setting

Location:
Centrally located in Newcastle, within walking distance to Newcastle Town Hall, United Church, St. Georges Anglican Church, Newcastle Baptist Church, local shops, bakeries, cafes, and minutes to parks, Lake Ontario, and wineries.
A short drive to Bloom Field Gardens, Newcastle Golf Course, Ganaraska Forest Center.

Experience the magic of heritage charm with the comfort of modern luxury—book your stay at Varcoe House today!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lions Trail. Features include a hot tub and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Newcastle Memorial Arena and 3 minutes by foot from Lions Trail
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a hot tub, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Darrell Cook

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Given advance notice we maybe able to provide crib

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Varcoe House Award-Winning Historic Home | Sleeps 8 | Weddings & Events Friendly Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was a breeze, Darrell had great communication. Well appointed kitchen, back yard you only dream about, comfortable beds, an absolute treat
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025