PodereBellavista
Podere Bellavista is a restored 16th-century farmstead in the heart of Tuscany's San Gimignano region, transformed into a luxury hotel venue that honors its agricultural heritage while delivering contemporary hospitality.
- Ceremony
- 30 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- FLR · 50 minutes
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.9 /5 · 283
Podere Bellavista is a hotel destination wedding venue in San Gimignano, Italy, hosting 30 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence Peretola Airport (Aeroporto di Firenze) (FLR), 50 minutes.
Podere Bellavista in San Gimignano.
Podere Bellavista is a restored 16th-century farmstead in the heart of Tuscany's San Gimignano region, transformed into a luxury hotel venue that honors its agricultural heritage while delivering contemporary hospitality.
Originally built as a working podere (farm estate), the property underwent extensive restoration to preserve its stone architecture and cypress-lined grounds while adding modern amenities for weddings and celebrations.
The venue sits on rolling hills with panoramic views of medieval towers and vineyards, offering an authentic Tuscan backdrop for ceremonies and receptions.
We stayed at Podere Bellavista for 4 nights during our honeymoon and it was such a wonderful experience. The location is incredible, the property is so beautiful and serene, and the service really made our stay perfect. We spent a lot of our time just enjoying the property, reading and watching the views. We walked to San Gimignano each day and enjoyed dinner on property from their wonderful chef each night. Loved how the menu was curated each night and featured unique dishes. They were super proactive with ensuring no dishes I ate contained tree nuts, which I'm very allergic to. Plus, the dishes were just really delicious all the way around. The staff is really the highlight here. From the moment we arrived, they were so welcoming and accommodating. We loved the Whatsapp feature to order drinks and snacks wherever we were on property. They were also so sweet to make me a cake for my birthday. 😍 You can really feel the care and love they have for their property and the guests they host. Truly cannot recommend this place enough. Stay here for more than a couple of nights and really soak it all in - it's so perfect. Thank you to the Podere Bellavista staff for everything! Hope we can be back one day.
4 notes, from the desk.
16th-century restored farmstead with original stone architecture and period details
Accommodates up to 150 guests with on-site hotel rooms for out-of-town wedding parties
Google rating of 4.9/5 reflects consistent guest satisfaction and service quality
Panoramic vineyard views overlooking San Gimignano's UNESCO-listed medieval towers
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We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 2:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in and welcome aperitivo in vineyard gardens
- 7:30 PMWelcome dinner at on-site restaurant with Tuscan specialties
- 10:00 AMRehearsal and final ceremony preparations
- 4:00 PMCeremony in garden pavilion overlooking vineyards
- 5:30 PMCocktail hour with prosecco and canapés on terrace
- 7:00 PMMulti-course reception dinner with wine pairings
- 9:00 AMFarewell breakfast and guest departure
Things worth knowing.
FLR · 50 minutes
Guests fly into Florence Peretola Airport (Aeroporto di Firenze). The desk arranges every transfer.
€15,000-35,000
Pricing varies by season (peak summer commands premium rates). Multi-day packages often include ceremony space, reception dinner, hotel rooms, and breakfast. Wine and spirits typically charged separately. Off-season (November-March) and shoulder months (April-May, September-October) offer better rates.
€2,500-4,000
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€85-150 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€200-400 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
349 671 3651
Answered by the venue in local hours. The desk picks up otherwise.
Asked along the way.
What is the history of Podere Bellavista?+
The property originated as a 16th-century working farm (podere) in rural Tuscany. It was carefully restored over several years to preserve its authentic stone construction and traditional layout while introducing modern hotel facilities, opening as a destination venue in the early 2000s.
Can guests stay on-site during the wedding?+
Yes. Podere Bellavista operates as a full hotel with multiple rooms, allowing wedding parties to stay on the property before and after the celebration. This facilitates multi-day wedding events and destination celebrations.
What outdoor spaces are available for ceremonies?+
The venue features manicured gardens, terraced grounds with vineyard views, and covered pavilion areas. Multiple ceremony locations can accommodate different guest counts and weather considerations.
Does the venue offer catering and wine service?+
Yes. Podere Bellavista has an on-site restaurant with Tuscan cuisine specialists and a wine cellar featuring regional Chianti and other Italian selections for receptions and dinners.
How far is San Gimignano from major airports?+
The closest airports are Florence (Peretola, 40 km away, ~50 minutes) and Siena. Most guests arrive via Florence and transfer by car or arranged shuttle service.
Hold dates at Podere Bellavista.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.