La Corte dei Papi is an 18th century villa in the Tuscan countryside functioning as a 5 star Relais Spa with 16 rooms and suites with a great restaurant on premises, and a luxury wedding venue.
Situated 132 km away from the Florence International Airport, can host events with up to 150 guests and can accommodate up to 32 guests in double occupancy in their 16 rooms and suites, or up to 50 guests in maximum occupancy – making it a great wedding and event venue in Tuscany, especially for medium sized groups who whould like the whole property for themselves for 2-5 days.
Aerial view of the domain - Photo by courtesy of La Corte dei Papi
Key Facts
Ideal For
- with partial usage
- elopements with a legal, religious or symbolic ceremony
- small celebrations with up to 10-20 people
- with exclusive use
- small to medium sized full wedding experiences with a legal, religious or symbolic ceremony, with all or some of the events taking place on the property – with 30-50 guests, if all guests are to be accommodated on-site
- full wedding experiences with up to 150 guests, with some of the guests being accommodated at other hotels nearby
- welcome dinners or after-wedding brunches, birthday parties, baptisms, or any celebration for up to 150 guests, depending on the desired setup and event flow
- accommodation and getting-ready photos for couples having their wedding at this or another venue
- honeymoon
Venue Type and Aesthetics
- Spa Relais in a historical building
- Featuring special architectural and interior design details, like the Renaissance Ballroom.
- Combines historical architecture of the 18th century countryside villa with modern and luxurious comfort.
Seasonality
- Open throughout the year except for yearly maintenance closure, which in 2024 will be from the 8th of January until the 1st of March.
- Has High Season defined as follows:
- 2023-2024 December 29th to January 2nd
- 2024 March 29th to April 1st
- 2024 May 1st to October 31st
- Considering weather conditions in Tuscany, the best time to have an event at Corte dei Papi is between May-October
Accessibility
- Easy to reach by taxi, or airport transfer service
- Helipad on the premises of the villa
- Disability access:
- the suites located on the ground floor are accessible by wheelchair
- walk-in showers with chairs
- the gardens, swimming pool area and restaurant in the cellar are also accessible
- the Renaissance Room is only accessible via stairs (1st floor)
Ceremony
- civil ceremony at the Cortona Town Hall, or directly at the venue
- religious ceremonies (Catholic) are possible at Santa Margerita di Cortona, or other of the nearby churches
- symbolic ceremonies at the venue
Event Spaces
- Indoor
- Renaissance Ballroom, with Renaissance mirrors, vaulted ceilings and gilded boiserie. Located on the second floor of the villa, with views of the pool and Tuscan hills
- 250 sqm – cocktail 250 / ceremony 150 / dinner 150
- Indoor Lounge Bar – cocktail 80 / ceremony 60 / dinner 35
- Indoor Restaurant in the cellar – cocktail 100 / ceremony 100 / dinner 80
- Renaissance Ballroom, with Renaissance mirrors, vaulted ceilings and gilded boiserie. Located on the second floor of the villa, with views of the pool and Tuscan hills
- Outdoor
- Outdoor restaurant by the pool, covered by a wrought iron gazebo, surrounded by flower gardens – cocktail 250 / ceremony 150 / dinner 150
- Gardens – cocktail 250 / ceremony 250 / dinner 150
Accommodation
The villa offers 16 rooms and suites. The décor evokes traditional countryside Tuscan style with a charming blend of elegance and comfort. The entire hotel can be rented exclusively, offering all the flexibility for an event, with a total accommodation capacity of 32 people in double occupancy, which can be extended with additional beds to up to 50 people. For larger groups, accommodation of additional guests can be arranged at hotels nearby.
- 12 suites
- 1 Exclusive Spa Suite “L’Antico Granaio” (Bridal Suite, 100 sqm) – spread over 2 floors, with Turkish bath, emotional showers, aroma, chrome, music therapy, emotional paths and a quadruple Jacuzzi tub, private garden
- 1 Imperial Spa Suite (95 sqm) at the ground floor, with Turkish bath, emotional showers, aroma therapy, chromotherapy, music therapy, emotional paths, double / triple jacuzzi tub, private garden
- 3 Exclusive Spa Suites (75-80 sqm) with Turkish bath, emotional showers, aroma therapy, chromotherapy, music therapy, emotional paths, double / triple jacuzzi tub
- 5 Deluxe Spa Suites (45-55 sqm) with Turkish bath, emotional showers, aroma therapy, chromotherapy, music therapy, emotional paths, double jacuzzi tub
- 1 Classic Junior Spa Suite at the ground floor of the villa, with turkish bath, aromatherapy, chromo therapy and music therapy
- 1 Classic Suite at the second floor of the villa, with a private terrace
- 2 Deluxe Spa Cottages with separate entrance and private garden, Turkish bath, aroma therapy, chromotherapy, music therapy
- 2 Deluxe Double Rooms in the villa
Catering
The hotel offers exclusive in-house catering services for events on-site.
Event Timing and Technical Conditions
- Music and noise limitations outdoor
- until 22:00 / 23:00 during workdays or with non-exclusive use
- until 02:00 am during weekends with exclusive use
- with the possibility to extend until 04:00 am indoor
- Dancing – allowed in all event rooms
- Dance floor – not mandatory
- Smoking indoor – not allowed
- Real candles – allowed
- Confetti – allowed indoor and outdoor
- Pets – allowed
Amenities
- helipad on the premises
- outdoor swimming pool
- spa and wellness suites: Turkish bath, multi sensory showers, aroma therapy, chromo therapy and music therapy, a wide Jacuzzi and a relaxing area
Activities
Some of the activities that can be organized at / by the hotel:
- yoga lessons in the private gardens
- horse riding around Cortona
- truffle hunting tour in Umbria
- wine tasting tour to Montepulciano & Montalcino
- olive oil tasting tour
- wine and cheese tasting in Montepulciano & Pienza
- cooking lessons
- hot air balloon champagne breakfast
- wine bike tours
- Tuscany & Umbria tours
- Ferrari test drives
- spa treatments
Booking Options
- Exclusive rental of the property is required for events.
- Minimum stay for events between May-October is 2 nights.
Pricing Structure 2024
- Partial rental of a ceremony space for elopements or intimate weddings with up to 10 people
- in the garden – 550 €
- in the Renaissance Room – 2.750 €
- Rental fee of the entire property
- minimum required stay: 2 nights
- 2 nights rental fee including accommodation in 16 suites, with breakfast
- with exclusivity of the Renaissance room, restaurant, pool lounge bar and gardens only on the wedding day – 21.000 €
- with exclusivity of the Renaissance room, restaurant, pool lounge bar and gardens on all days
- 21.000 € if all meals are organized at the venue for a minimum of 32 people
- 26.500 € if some meals are organized at other venues
- 3 nights rental fee including accommodation in 16 suites, with breakfast
- with exclusivity of the Renaissance room, restaurant, pool lounge bar and gardens only on the wedding day – 29.000
- with exclusivity of the Renaissance room, restaurant, pool lounge bar and gardens on all days
- 29.000 € if all meals are organized at the venue for a minimum of 32 people
- 40.000 € if some meals are organized at other venues
- Wedding reception F&B average pricing 200-250 € per person
- aperitif and fingerfood
- 4 course dinner menu and wines
- after-dinner drinks and snacks
Event Spaces
Renaissance Room
Ideal for ceremonies, dinners, parties
Surface 250 sqm
Maximum capacity
- 250 cocktail
- 150 ceremony
- 150 dinner
Photo by courtesy of La Corte dei Papi
Indoor Lounge Bar
Ideal for standing receptions in case of bad weather, and for after-dinner parties
Maximum capacity
- 80 cocktail
- 60 ceremony
- 35 dinner
Photo by courtesy of La Corte dei Papi
Indoor Restaurant in the Cellar
Used for breakfast in the morning, can also be used for parts of the event, e.g. the after-party
Maximum capacity
- 100 cocktail
- 100 ceremony
- 80 dinner
Photo by courtesy of La Corte dei Papi
Outdoor Restaurant by the Pool
Ideal for welcome dinners, wedding cocktail hour, wedding dinners and parties
Maximum capacity
- 250 cocktail
- 150 ceremony
- 150 dinner
Photo by courtesy of La Corte dei Papi
Gardens
Various spaces in the gardens to be set up depending on group size and event specifics
Maximum capacity
- 250 cocktail
- 150 ceremony
- 150 dinner
Photo by courtesy of La Corte dei Papi
Rooms and Suites
Deluxe Spa Suite - Photo by courtesy of La Corte dei Papi
Catering
Photo by courtesy of La Corte dei Papi
Recommended Minimum Budget
This is a very generic minimum budget recommendation a buyout for 2 nights, with one main wedding day and potentially one smaller event at this venue. For more accurate cost estimations matching your requirements, get in touch to discuss your particular needs.
The amounts mentioned here are in EURO, including VAT, and can include some or all of the following cost categories. Actual costs will vary depending on quantity and quality of chosen services, equipment, food and drinks, and duration of the event.
- venue and catering budget including basic furniture, linens, tableware, staff, welcome drinks and canapes, 3-4 course dinner menu, basic beverage package during dinner, basic open bar package, simple wedding cake
- wedding vendor budget = minimum recommended spend for all other vendor categories: photo, video, entertainment, decoration, stationery, make-up and hair, local wedding day transportation, planning, design and coordination by High Emotion Weddings
Elopement for 2
Minimum total wedding budget from 30.000 €. Including 2-3 nights’ accommodation.
30 Guests
Minimum total wedding budget from 150.000 €. Including 2 nights’ accommodation for 30 people in 16 rooms.
50 Guests
Minimum total wedding budget from 185.000 €. Including 2 nights’ accommodation for 32-50 people in 16 rooms at the venue.
50 Guests
Minimum total wedding budget from 280.000 €. Including 2 nights’ accommodation for 32-50 people in 16 rooms at the venue.
Position
Tuscany
Florence Peretola Aiport (FLR): 1 hour 30 & minute drive (132 km/82 miles)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO): 2 hours & 30 minute drive (238 km/148 miles)
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