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

Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Ontario

Consider a stay at Varcoe House Award-Winning Historic Home | Sleeps 8 | Weddings & Events Friendly and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Exceptional

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4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Hot Tub
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available

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About this property

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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!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Hot tub

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
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.
1 accessible parking space
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoking not allowed

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)

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Hot Tub
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

$233 nightly

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Given advance notice we maybe able to provide crib

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Newcastle, ON

What's nearby

Newcastle Memorial Arena - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
The Gates of Newcastle Village Plaza - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Newcastle Dog Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Bondhead Parkette - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park - 23 min drive - 14.3 miles

Getting around

Port Hope Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Frosty Johns Pub - ‬8 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min walk
‪Chronicle Brewing Co - ‬6 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Varcoe House Award-Winning Historic Home | Sleeps 8 | Weddings & Events Friendly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Varcoe House Award-Winning Historic Home | Sleeps 8 | Weddings & Events Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Varcoe House Award-Winning Historic Home | Sleeps 8 | Weddings & Events Friendly?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Varcoe House Award-Winning Historic Home | Sleeps 8 | Weddings & Events Friendly located?

Situated in Clarington, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lions Trail and Lake Ontario. Newcastle Memorial Arena and Clarington Farmers' Market are also within 5 minutes.

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

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Internet

Parking and transportation

Kitchen

Dining

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Living spaces

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Laundry

Work spaces

Comfort

Pets

Suitability/Accessibility

Services and conveniences

Things to do

Safety features

General

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Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Pets

Children and extra beds

Events

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

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