Quinta de São Thiago
Quinta de São Thiago stands apart as a working estate hotel in Sintra, offering couples an authentic Portuguese countryside experience rather than a purpose-built wedding facility.
Quinta de São Thiago is a hotel destination wedding venue in Sintra, Portugal, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport (LIS), 45–60 minutes. Best months: July, August, September, December.
About Quinta de São Thiago
Quinta de São Thiago stands apart as a working estate hotel in Sintra, offering couples an authentic Portuguese countryside experience rather than a purpose-built wedding facility.
Set across 12 acres of gardens and vineyards along E.N. 375, the property delivers on-site accommodation, dining, and ceremony spaces without requiring vendor coordination across multiple locations.
Guests rate the venue 4.4/5 for its genuine hospitality and landscape versatility.
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As wedding photographers and filmmakers, we’re always drawn to places that feel soulful and Quinta de São Thiago is exactly that. This charming old house, tucked away in the hills of Sintra, has the kind of atmosphere you can’t fake.
Heritagë Weddings · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 10 rooms
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
The ceremony
- Chapel on site
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €3,000 to €8,000 for the whole property, per nightAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LIS, 60 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, relaxedAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 12-acre estate with vineyards, gardens, and woodland suitable for multiple ceremony and reception configurations
- On-site hotel accommodations eliminate guest logistics and extend celebration across multiple days
- Working quinta produces its own wine, available for wedding menus and tastings
- Maximum capacity of 150 guests across indoor and outdoor spaces
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 18:00–22:00Welcome reception and vineyard tour for early-arriving guests; dinner at quinta restaurant
- 09:00–12:00Guest arrival, breakfast at hotel, preparation in rooms
- 14:30Ceremony in garden or covered pavilion
- 16:00–17:30Cocktail hour and photos on estate grounds
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LIS · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Humberto Delgado Lisbon Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000–25,000+Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
€8,000–25,000+ for 50-guest weekend (ceremony, reception, 2 nights accommodation)
- Ceremony fee
- €1,500–3,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €75–120 a headAisle estimate
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€75–120 (three-course menu with wine service)
- Room rate
- €90–180 a nightAisle estimate
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€90–180 (standard to premium rooms)
- Weather window
- July – September
The months the weather is kindest, with December mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
Quinta de São Thiago operates as a hotel-venue hybrid; all-inclusive packages combining lodging and events may offer better value than à la carte pricing. Request a formal quote including desired dates and guest count.
Questions about the venue
Can we stay on the property with our guests?+
Yes. The hotel operates year-round with guest rooms available, allowing wedding parties to extend celebrations and simplify logistics for international attendees.
What's included in ceremony setup?+
Contact the venue directly via quintadesaothiago.com for current packages. Ceremony spaces include garden lawns and covered areas; reception typically uses the main hall or terrace with catering options.
Is the venue available for small weddings?+
Yes, minimum capacity is 20 guests, making it suitable for intimate ceremonies as well as larger celebrations.
Can we incorporate the wine into our wedding?+
The estate's own wine production can be featured in menus, tastings, and toasts. Discuss custom options during your inquiry.
What's the weather like for outdoor events?+
The venue has covered backup spaces for weather.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
Still deciding? Elena is Aisle’s AI wedding planner. Give her a month and a guest count and she will forecast the budget, work out how your guests would travel, and put a first plan on paper. No account needed.
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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.
Sources for individual venue facts
Rooms: 10 rooms
“This Guest House has 10 Bedrooms to accomodate guests, all of which have their own character.”
Read the source for roomsWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“The Quinta also provides perfect facilities for Weddings and Events, for example Workshops, enabling guests to stay and rent the house over the period of the event”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesChapel on site: Yes
“The house boasts a large library, chapel, dining room and various lounge areas and stunning views.”
Read the source for chapel on site