Castello di Velona
CASTELNUOVO DELL'ABATE, TUSCANY
Castello di Velona Resort, Thermal Spa & Winery is a renovated fortress located in Tuscany on a hilltop overlooking the entire Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Panoramic Terraces, overlooking each of the 4 cardinal points, will amaze your guests with a spectacular 360° view, whilst welcoming them into 45 luxury private suites.
Located just 8 km from Montalcino, you will also be able to visit the famous towns of Siena, Pienza, Montepulciano, San Quirico d’Orcia, Bagno Vignoni as well as the extraordinary beautiful Abbeys of Sant’Antimo and Monte Oliveto Maggiore.
Accommodating up to 300 wedding guests, the in-house Michelin-starred catering can tailor make menus to suit every taste, you’ll also find 11 Restaurants on-site for your guests to peruse during their stay: 3 in-house and 8 countryside (4 Michelin Starred).
Finding yourself in the only Castle in the world with natural hot thermal water, you’ll have the option to exchange vows in the nearby beautiful 9th century Sant’Antimo Abbey or directly at the castle using the local Catholic priest – after, you really can party the night away with your guests, because this venue truly has no time limit for music on your special day!
Airports
Florence Airport – 130 km / 90 mins
Pisa Intl Airport - 170 km / 110 mins
Rome Intl Airport - 220 km / 140 mins
Accommodation
45 Suites sleeping up to 115 people with breathtaking terrace views & private thermal water hot tub.
11 Restaurants: 3 in-House, 8 countryside (4 Michelin-starred)
Wet weather
Inside areas are available for use – please enquire for more information.
Air conditioning
Yes
Catering
In-house catering
- Tailor Made menus for every kind of meal from a Gala Dinner, Buffet or Open BBQ to Pizza Party or a Tuscan Dinner, all accompanied by a refined selection of wines
- On site production of one of 10 best Brunello di Montalcino wine and Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Supplier policy
Approved supplier list available
Booking policy
2 nights minimum – booking policy available on request
Where to stay
Many other accommodation options are available in nearby Montalcino
Accessibility
Disabled access available
Max wedding guests
Up to 300
Church
Sant’Antimo Abbey, built in the 9th century by Carlo Magno, the first French Roman Emperor, is only 5 minutes from the Castle.
It can also be celebrated directly at the Castle using the local Catholic Priest.
Civil ceremony
Yes