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Tuscany · Resort
Castel Monastero
Medieval fortified village among the Chianti hills, near Siena
On requestStarting from
Up to 200Guests150 seated for dinner
68Bedroomssleeps 140 on site
59 kmNearest airportFlorence
Castel Monastero is a walled medieval village in the Chianti hills near Siena, with a Michelin-starred restaurant, a spa and a piazza for ceremonies and dinners.
Castel Monastero is a medieval fortified village in the Chianti hills, a short drive from Siena. The castle is first recorded in 1044 and later became the country house of the Chigi Saracini family. The hamlet has been restored as a resort within its original walls, and a small church dedicated to Saint Jacob and Saint Christopher has stood here since the 11th century.
Weddings use the village itself. Ceremonies and blessings can be arranged on the medieval piazza, in the spa garden, by the pool or in the Cantina garden, while civil ceremonies take place at the town hall of Castelnuovo Berardenga, 7 km away. Receptions move between the piazza, the Cantina restaurant in the old wine cellar and the Ombrone Room, with the Michelin-starred Contrada restaurant and Spa Monasterii on site. Rooms, suites and the three-bedroom Villa Lavanda sit around the piazza and across the hamlet, and an in-house event manager works alongside the couple's own planner.
Castel Monastero
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At a glance
The Essentials
Facts checked 5 October 2026
- Where
- Monastero d'Ombrone, near Siena, Chianti, Tuscany
- Capacity
- Up to 150 seated or 200 standing; ceremonies up to 150
- Stay
- Rooms, suites and a three-bedroom villa; up to 140 guests on site
- Ceremony
- La Piazza, the spa garden, the pool area, the Cantina garden or the Ombrone Room
- Price
- On enquiry
- Catering
- In-house, with a Michelin-starred restaurant on site
- Nearest airport
- Perugia 1 hour; Florence 1 hour 20 minutes
- Wedding planning
- Event manager on site; your own planner is welcome
A fortified village with a long history
The castle is first recorded under the name Sarna in 1044. It later belonged to a branch of the Berardenghi family and to the Commune of Siena, and was bought by the noble Sienese Chigi Saracini family as a country house. The village has been restored as a resort within its original walls.
Ceremonies within the walls
A small church dedicated to Saint Jacob and Saint Christopher has stood in the village since the 11th century. Blessings and symbolic ceremonies can also take place on the piazza, in the spa garden or by the pool, with the hills as a backdrop.
Dinners on the piazza and in the cellar
Receptions range from a banquet for 150 on the medieval square to a late-night party in the vaulted cellar of the Cantina and a relaxed brunch in the garden the morning after.
Contrada, one Michelin star
A restaurant on the piazza offering a seasonal menu, with Cantina, a Tuscan restaurant in the medieval wine cellar, for relaxed dining.
Spa Monasterii
A 1,500 sq m spa with eight treatment rooms, indoor pools with hydromassage and mineral-rich water, saunas, a hammam and three outdoor infinity pools.
The medieval piazza
An open square at the heart of the village, used for ceremonies, cocktails and dinners for up to 150 guests.
Stay within the village
Rooms and suites are set around the piazza and across the hamlet, with signature suites and the three-bedroom Villa Lavanda.
Chianti activities
Tennis on site, plus bike tours, vespa rides, horseback riding and hot-air ballooning arranged through the resort.
Getting there
Siena is 20 minutes away by car; Perugia airport (PEG) is 60 minutes away by car and Florence airport (FLR) is 80 minutes away by car.
Accommodation
68 rooms and suites
Villa Lavanda
A 160 sq m villa with three bedrooms, a living room opening onto a terrace and a private jacuzzi.
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Exclusive use and buyout
The whole of Castel Monastero, to yourselves
- Rooms
- 68 rooms and suites
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Location
Tuscany
The resort is 100 km from Florence airport and 170 km from Pisa airport. Sat-nav users should enter only "Monastero d'Ombrone" as the destination and not follow signs for Castelnuovo Berardenga.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella54 km
Florence (FLR)59 km
Pisa (PSA)101 km
Castel Monastero
Loc. Monastero d'Ombrone 19, 53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI), Tuscany, Italy
Transfers. Transport is available for a fee, and large coaches can reach the resort.
Parking. Unattended car parking on site.
Things to do nearby
- Lucca city walls
- Siena
- Vespa tour of Chianti
- Bike tours
- Hot-air balloon
- Horseback Riding
Getting there
- Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Florence (FLR)
- Pisa (PSA)
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Frequently asked questions
Castel Monastero
Where can a wedding ceremony be held at Castel Monastero?
Ceremony spaces include La Piazza and the spa garden (each up to 150 guests), the pool area and the Cantina garden (each up to 100), the Ombrone Room (up to 90) and the Ombrone Room with the Library (up to 120). A small church dedicated to Saint Jacob and Saint Christopher stands within the walls.
Can a legal civil ceremony take place here?
Civil ceremonies are held at the town hall of Castelnuovo Berardenga, 7 km away, in an 18th-century chamber, or at the neoclassical Villa Chigi Saracini on the edge of the town. Symbolic ceremonies can take place within the village itself. The event manager helps with the documents, which vary by nationality.
How many guests can dine at a reception?
Dinner on La Piazza seats up to 150, with a marquee needed above 110. The Cantina restaurant seats up to 110, and the Ombrone Room with the Library up to 120. Cocktail receptions on the piazza or by the pool take up to 150.
How many guests can stay on site?
Up to 140 guests can be accommodated at the resort, across rooms, suites, signature suites and the three-bedroom Villa Lavanda. Further accommodation can be arranged in surrounding properties.
Can couples bring their own wedding planner?
Yes. The resort works with Italian and international wedding planners, and an in-house event manager collaborates with the couple and their planner.
What dining is on site?
Contrada holds a Michelin star and is set on the piazza. Cantina serves Tuscan cuisine in the medieval wine cellar and its garden terrace. There are also Bar Chigi and the Aqva Pool Bar.
How far is the nearest airport?
Perugia is about an hour away and Florence about 1 hour 20 minutes. Pisa is around 2 hours and Rome 2 hours 30 minutes. Siena is 20 minutes away.
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