Quinto Settano apartment
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Two bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms, a large living room and a kitchen, with a view over the Italian garden.
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Siena, Tuscany · Villa
Villa di Catignano
17th-century exclusive-use villa near Siena, Chianti Classico
5.03 reviews€10,675Starting fromsee what it includes
Up to 150Guests120 seated for dinner
56Guests stayon site
52 kmNearest airportFlorence
Villa di Catignano is a 17th-century villa among the vineyards of Chianti Classico, 8 km from Siena, with an Italian garden, a private chapel, a pool and apartments for a whole wedding party.
Villa di Catignano stands on a cypress-shaded hill in the Chianti Classico wine region, 8 km north east of Siena, within 600 acres of vineyards and olive groves. Monsignor Lodovico Sergardi, a writer who published under the name Quinto Settano, built it at the end of the 17th century, and the estate had belonged to the Sergardi family since the 1500s. The entrance hall still carries the family coat of arms, and the frescoed rooms above it are now furnished as apartments.
A double flight of steps leads from the villa to the Giardino all'Italiana, where box-edged beds, lemon trees in terracotta pots and the statues of the Four Seasons set the scene for ceremonies and aperitivo. The private chapel hosts Anglican or Protestant services, and the courtyard and terrace serve for dinners. Indoors, the vaulted Tinaia Hall and the Grey Hall give cover for larger receptions. The whole party can stay on the estate, and a 15-metre pool looks across the hills to the towers of Siena.
Villa di Catignano
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At a glance
The Essentials
Facts checked 5 October 2026
- Where
- Chianti Classico countryside, 8 km north east of Siena, Tuscany
- Capacity
- Tinaia Hall seats 120; Grey Hall seats 80
- Stay
- Apartments in the villa sleeping 24 to 30 guests
- Ceremony
- Private chapel, Italian garden or courtyard
- Price
- Whole villa from €10,675 per week
- Exclusive use
- Yes, the whole villa for your party
- Catering
- Menus tailored, caterers suggested on request
- Nearest airport
- Pisa International, about two hours by road
- Pool
- Heated by the sun, open early May to mid October
A villa built by a Sienese monsignor
Monsignor Lodovico Sergardi, a writer who published as Quinto Settano, built the villa at the end of the 17th century. The Sergardi family estate, then called Clatinianum, already stood here in the 1500s, and the entrance hall still carries the family coat of arms and its motto, Expertus fidelem.
Gardens, chapel and courtyard
A double flight of steps leads to the Giardino all'Italiana, laid out in three sections with box-edged beds, lemon trees in terracotta pots and the Four Seasons statues. A private chapel and the courtyard of the villa and fattoria complete the ceremony and dinner settings.
Chianti Classico on the doorstep
The estate sits among 600 acres of vineyards and olive groves, with the towers of Siena on the horizon. Guests can walk, run or cycle the surrounding hills, or arrange wine tours and tastings in Chianti Classico.
Giardino all'Italiana
Three garden sections with box hedges, lemon trees and the Four Seasons statues, open in winter as well, with a belvedere at the end of a cypress avenue.
Private chapel
An old chapel on the estate for Anglican or Protestant ceremonies, with symbolic ceremonies and blessings held among the garden statues.
Tinaia Hall and Grey Hall
The restored Tinaia Hall has brick vaults and terracotta floors and seats 120 for dinner. The Grey Hall seats 80, or 120 for cocktails.
Courtyard and terrace
A large terrace and the courtyard of the villa and fattoria host breakfasts, lunches and dinners outdoors.
Swimming pool
A 15 m pool inside a privacy fence, with a gazebo and seating, looking across the Chianti hills to Siena.
Getting there
Pisa International Airport is 120 minutes away by car.
Accommodation
Rooms and suites
Baronessa apartment
Apartment
A frescoed first-floor apartment with a double and a twin bedroom, two en-suite bathrooms, a living room and a kitchen.
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Apartment
Seventeenth-century frescoes, a double bedroom and two living rooms, with a view over the Italian garden and Siena.
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Apartment
Frescoed rooms with a double and a twin bedroom, a large living room and dining room, and a view over the Italian garden.
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A rustic first-floor apartment with two bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms and a fireplace, looking over the vineyards.
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A rustic three-room apartment with a double and a twin bedroom, a living room with kitchen corner and garden views.
EnquireMansardina studio
A one-room studio with a four-poster double bed, a cooking area and a shower bathroom, for two guests.
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Exclusive use and buyout
The whole of Villa di Catignano, to yourselves
The whole villa, with all its apartments, for your wedding party
Buyout from
€10,675
from, per week
- Electricity, water, gas, heating, linen and final cleaning
- Use of the gardens, courtyard, chapel and swimming pool
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Villa di Catignano
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Location
Siena, Tuscany
The villa is 8 km north east of Siena, on a cypress-shaded hill, and about two hours by road from Pisa International Airport.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella47 km
Florence (FLR)52 km
Pisa (PSA)88 km
Villa di Catignano
Strada Comunale di Catignano 25, 53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Transfers. Transport to and from the villa can be arranged on request.
Things to do nearby
- Arezzo
- Lucca city walls
- Siena
- San Gimignano
- Monteriggioni
- Florence
Getting there
- Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Florence (FLR)
- Pisa (PSA)
Pricing and what to expect
What a wedding here costs
From€10,675Whole villa, per week (low season)
Typically includes
Electricity, water, gas, heating, linen and final cleaning
Whole villa in high season: €12,810 per week
Whole villa by the day: €2,135
Sleeps 24 to 30 guests across the villa apartments
Check-in 4pm to 7pm, check-out before 10am
Minimum stay 7 nights (4 nights in high and middle season, 3 nights in low season)
Capacity
- Seated dinner120
- Standing reception150
- Ceremony80
- Guests who can stay56
Reviews
What guests say
5.0 3 reviews
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Best wedding venue in Tuscany
We had our wedding here and it was so magical! If fairytale venues were real, it’s here at Villa Catignano ! The surrounding ands grounds are divine and the accommodation is stunning . So grateful to have had our wedding here. The team were always so helpful and efficient in our enquiries. Thank you Sofia and Villa Catignano team!
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Frequently asked questions
Villa di Catignano
Where is Villa di Catignano?
In the Chianti Classico wine region, 8 km north east of Siena, near Castelnuovo Berardenga. Florence, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni and Arezzo are all within easy reach.
Can the whole villa be booked for a wedding?
Yes. The villa accommodates the entire party exclusively, so family and friends stay together for all the wedding festivities.
Where can the ceremony take place?
In the private chapel for Anglican or Protestant ceremonies. Symbolic ceremonies and blessings can be held among the statues of the Four Seasons in the Italian garden.
What spaces are available for the reception?
The Tinaia Hall seats up to 120 for dinner and the Grey Hall seats up to 80, or 120 for cocktails. The courtyard, the terrace and the Italian garden are also used, and the frescoed living rooms are available on request.
How many guests can stay at the villa?
The whole villa sleeps 24 to 30 guests in its apartments, each with its own kitchen or kitchenette.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes. The pool is 15 m by 7.5 m and 1.5 m deep, heated by the sun and normally open from early May to mid October, with a gazebo and views towards Siena.
Is there help with planning?
The villa team helps organise the day and can introduce a wedding planner, along with transport, caterers, florists, music, photography, hair and make-up and wine tasting.
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