Podere Castel Merlo Resort is a resort destination wedding venue in Villongo, Italy, hosting 90 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about €23,000 (our estimate).
Podere Castel Merlo Resort
Podere Castel Merlo Resort sits among the vineyards at Villongo, a historic property with elegant interiors and open-air space for ceremonies and receptions.
About Podere Castel Merlo Resort
Podere Castel Merlo Resort sits among the vineyards at Villongo, a historic property with elegant interiors and open-air space for ceremonies and receptions.
Legally binding ceremonies can be held on site, outdoors under the vines or inside, and the resort's meeting and banquet space handles seated dinners with in-house catering.
Guests can stay on the property in three room categories, including Deluxe King and Standard King rooms sleeping up to three.
Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY) is the closest airport, an estimated 35 minutes away by road.
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A perfect relaxing getaway! Great hospitality and a great wine tasting tour as well.
Matthew Steen · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 90 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 70 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 7 rooms
- Sleeps
- 16 guests
- Room types
- 3 listed
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About €23,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- €110 to €180 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Weddings held
- February to December
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BGY, 30 min by car
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Vineyard, historic, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Vineyard
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Legal ceremonies permitted on site, indoors or outdoors
- Vineyard setting with a historic, elegant character
- In-house catering and a meeting and banquet space for receptions
- Three room types on site: Deluxe King (up to 3), Premium Room (up to 2), Standard King (up to 3)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- BGY · about 30 min by carVenue website
Guests fly into BGY.
- Direct line
- 035 029 9069
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we legally marry at the venue rather than holding a separate civil ceremony?+
Yes. Podere Castel Merlo Resort is set up for legally binding ceremonies on site, and details are outlined at https://poderecastelmerlo.com/matrimonio.
Is an outdoor ceremony possible?+
Yes. The resort offers outdoor ceremonies as well as indoor space, so both options are available.
Do we have to bring in our own caterer?+
No. Catering is handled in-house by the resort.
What accommodation is available for our guests?+
There are three room types: Deluxe King Room (maximum 3 guests), Premium Room (Standard, maximum 2 guests) and Standard King Room (maximum 3 guests).
How do we get in touch and how far is the airport?+
Contact the venue at info@poderecastelmerlo.com or +39 035-0299069. The nearest airport is BGY (Bergamo Orio al Serio), which we estimate at around 35 minutes away.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 90 guests
“Un luogo ideale per cerimonie intime ed esclusive, perfetto per eventi fino a 90 invitati, in cui ogni dettaglio è curato con classe e raffinatezza.”
Read the source for seated dinnerCeremony, seated: 70 guests
“Capace di ospitare sino a 70 persone a platea - Abilitata a matrimoni civili”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 7 rooms
“The Resort has 7 double suites elegantly furnished with valuable elements such as travertine marble, wood and stones that recall nature and relaxation.”
Read the source for roomsSleeps: 16 guests
“7 rooms with a total of 16 beds.”
Read the source for sleepsRoom types: 3 listed
“Deluxe King Room”
Read the source for room typesLegal ceremony on site: Yes
“Sono disponibili due location per le cerimonie, la sala storica in pietra per quelle civili e il giardino immerso nei vigneti per quelle simboliche.”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Sono disponibili due location per le cerimonie, la sala storica in pietra per quelle civili e il giardino immerso nei vigneti per quelle simboliche.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Sia che si tratti un weekend rigenerante o di una fuga romantica, questo luogo sa incantare i suoi ospiti, rapiti dai sentori che si sprigionano i territori circostanti e dalle prelibate creazioni del nostro chef, un trionfo di sapori della cucina locale ed internazionale.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBar on site: Yes
“Located a short way from Lake Iseo, this 4-star resort boasts a lounge bar, hiking and mini golf.”
Read the source for bar on siteWeddings held: February to December
“Open from February to December.”
Read the source for weddings heldPets: Yes
“Four-legged friends are welcome with prior notice”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“There is the possibility of having added cots/cribs for children/infants.”
Read the source for childrenNearest airport: BGY, 30 min by car
“BGY”
Read the source for nearest airportParking: Yes
“Free Parking is available in the castle’s courtyard”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Sale interne affrescate, per ricevimenti dal fascino senza tempo.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Ampia area parco, perfetta per raffinati aperitivi all’aperto e momenti di convivialità a bordo piscina.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“Per rendere ogni evento davvero su misura, mettiamo a disposizione ambienti riservati, compresa una sala dedicata alla musica e all’intrattenimento, pensata per aggiungere un tocco di vivacità alla tua celebrazione.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“Sono disponibili due location per le cerimonie, la sala storica in pietra per quelle civili e il giardino immerso nei vigneti per quelle simboliche.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Vineyard, historic, elegant
“Adagiato tra dolci colline e circondata da ettari di vigneti, l’agriturismo Podere Castel Merlo è un’autentica dimora del XVIII secolo, che con le sue atmosfere avvolgenti, regala ai suoi ospiti una dimensione che rievoca la tranquillità degli spazi nati dalla tradizione di un tempo.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“Veranda panoramica, affacciata su un giardino incantevole e sulla piscina.”
Read the source for swimming poolVineyard: Yes
“Immerso in 18 ettari di rigogliosi vigneti, tra il fascino della Franciacorta e la bellezza della Valcalepio, Podere Castel Merlo è una location esclusiva dove storia e lusso si incontrano in un’atmosfera senza tempo.”
Read the source for vineyardGardens: Yes
“Veranda panoramica, affacciata su un giardino incantevole e sulla piscina.”
Read the source for gardensHistoric building: Yes
“Castel Merlo certainly already existed as a fortress castle in the 9th century: in fact, we have a document from 912 (10th century) found in the Monastery of Santa Grata in Bergamo (still active) which deals with a dispute between the castellan Count Martinengo and the Abbess of the Convent of Seranica (Villongo) on the feudal rights of the two.”
Read the source for historic building


