Podere Sant'Elena Bed Breakfast San Gimignano
Podere Sant'Elena is a restored 16th-century farmhouse in Tuscany's Val d'Orcia region, originally built as an agricultural estate and carefully renovated to preserve its stone architecture and period character.
Podere Sant'Elena Bed Breakfast San Gimignano is a hotel destination wedding venue in San Gimignano, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), 75 minutes by car. Best months: June, July, August, November.
About Podere Sant'Elena Bed Breakfast San Gimignano
Podere Sant'Elena is a restored 16th-century farmhouse in Tuscany's Val d'Orcia region, originally built as an agricultural estate and carefully renovated to preserve its stone architecture and period character.
The property maintains its rural authenticity while offering modern amenities, combining the working landscape of olive groves and vineyards with intimate indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces.
Set 5 kilometers from the medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano, it provides an authentic Tuscan backdrop for ceremonies and receptions.
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Beautiful location with peaceful surroundings. Great hosts and breakfast. There is a walking path to San Gimignano through a bit rough terrain, but doable even at night, which takes 30 minutes.
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Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FLR, 75 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Restored 16th-century farmhouse with original stone architecture and timber beams
- 4.9/5 Google rating reflecting guest satisfaction across accommodation and event services
- Located in UNESCO-protected Val d'Orcia landscape, 5km from San Gimignano's 14 towers
- On-site olive oil and wine production with vineyard views across 12+ hectares
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 17:00–20:00Guest arrival; check-in to on-site rooms; welcome aperitivo in the garden
- 10:00–11:30Ceremony in vineyard or garden setting
- 12:00–13:00Cocktail reception with Tuscan wine and olive oil tasting
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FLR · 75 minutes by car
Guests fly into Florence Peretola Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,500–22,000Aisle estimate
Multi-day events qualify for group rates. Wine and olive oil from the property available for purchase or inclusion in packages.
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€8,500–22,000 for 50 guests (ceremony + reception + 2 nights accommodation)
- Ceremony fee
- €800–1,500Aisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
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€800–1,500 depending on guest count and space selection
- Reception
- €65–95 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
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€65–95 (food and beverage, depending on menu tier and season)
- Room rate
- €90–160 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
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€90–160 per room (bed & breakfast rate)
- Weather window
- June – August, November
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 347 074 8188
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What is the venue's historical significance?+
Built in the 16th century as a working agricultural estate, Podere Sant'Elena retains its original stone construction and rural character while undergoing careful restoration to blend period authenticity with contemporary hospitality standards.
Can we stay on-site with our guests?+
Yes. The property operates as a bed & breakfast with guest rooms available, allowing wedding parties to extend celebrations across multiple days and share the Tuscan landscape experience.
What outdoor spaces are available?+
The 12+ hectare estate features vineyard and olive grove settings, manicured gardens for ceremonies, and terraced areas suitable for receptions, all framed by Tuscan countryside views.
How far is San Gimignano?+
The venue is approximately 5 kilometers from San Gimignano town center, a 10-minute drive, allowing guests to explore the medieval hilltop before or after wedding events.
Is the venue accessible by air?+
Florence Airport (Peretola) is the nearest major international airport, 60 kilometers away with approximately 75-minute transfer time by car or arranged shuttle service.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.