The Country Relais Borgo Vicelli is a hotel destination wedding venue in Bagno a Ripoli, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR), 25-30 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
The Country Relais Borgo Vicelli
The Country Relais Borgo Vicelli stands apart with its authentic rural Tuscan compound that functions as both working farm and luxury hotel, offering guests genuine agricultural immersion rather than sanitized countryside aesthetics.
About The Country Relais Borgo Vicelli
The Country Relais Borgo Vicelli stands apart with its authentic rural Tuscan compound that functions as both working farm and luxury hotel, offering guests genuine agricultural immersion rather than sanitized countryside aesthetics.
Located just outside Florence in Bagno a Ripoli, this 16th-century borgo preserves its original stone architecture while providing modern hospitality across 12 individually designed rooms.
The venue's operational vineyards and olive groves create an working landscape backdrop that evolves throughout your wedding weekend.
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My husband and I chose this hotel for our destination wedding and wow we cannot express how grateful we were to have it here!! All of our guests raved about how charming the hotel was.
Ashley Rhee · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Room types
- 9 listed
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FLR, 30 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegant
Venue highlights
- 12 individually designed guest rooms on-site, eliminating hotel block logistics
- Active wine production estate with vineyard tours available for guests
- 16th-century restored stone buildings maintain original architectural details
- Farm-to-table restaurant sourcing from property's own olive groves and vineyards
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 5:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in at Borgo Vicelli; welcome aperitivo in vineyard
- 8:00 PMCasual dinner at farm restaurant for early arrivals
- 10:00 AMOptional vineyard or olive grove tour for guests
- 3:30 PMGuest preparation time; photos in stone courtyard
- 4:30 PMCeremony in garden or restored hall
- 5:30 PMAperitivo and reception cocktail hour
- 7:00 PMMulti-course farm-to-table dinner with wine pairings
- 10:00 AMFarewell breakfast before departure
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FLR · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport.
- Typical total
- €18,000-35,000Aisle estimate
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€18,000-35,000 for 80-person wedding with 2-night stay
- Ceremony fee
- €1,200-2,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €95-165 a headAisle estimate
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€95-165 (farm-to-table catering with wine service)
- Room rate
- €180-280 a nightAisle estimate
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€180-280 per room (12 rooms available)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 055 699003
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Includes venue access, catering, and wine selection. Accommodation fills quickly; book 6-12 months ahead. Additional vendor fees not included.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold ceremonies outdoors?+
Yes. The property offers multiple outdoor spaces including garden areas and vineyard vistas. Weather backup is available within the restored stone buildings.
Is the venue suitable for destination weddings with international guests?+
Absolutely. On-site accommodation for up to 12 rooms, plus proximity to Florence (12km away) with additional hotels nearby. The location offers authentic Tuscan experience without complete isolation.
What catering options exist?+
The property's farm-to-table restaurant handles catering using estate-produced wines and oils. Custom menus can be arranged with seasonal ingredients sourced from the working farm.
What is the venue's rating?+
The Country Relais Borgo Vicelli maintains a 4.6/5 Google rating based on guest reviews praising authenticity and service quality.
Are there any restrictions on wedding dates or seasons?+
The venue operates year-round. Winter weddings benefit from quieter atmosphere and potentially negotiated rates.
Could this be your venue?
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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
Room types: 9 listed
“Luxury Suite”
Read the source for room typesEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesSetting: Countryside, historic, elegant
“Respira la bellezza della campagna toscana e riscopri il piacere di rallentare.”
Read the source for setting