Vocabolo Moscatelli
An 800-year-old monastery converted into a boutique design hotel near Umbertide with 12 rooms, private chapel, 30m pergola, fairytale garden, travertine pool, spa suite, and Negroni School.
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Vocabolo Moscatelli is an 800-year-old monastery converted into a boutique design hotel near Umbertide, on the Tuscany-Umbria border. With just 12 rooms and suites sleeping 24 guests — including a bridal suite and private spa suite with sauna and jacuzzi — this is one of Italy's most intimate luxury wedding venues. The fairytale event garden, 30-metre pergola, private chapel (for blessings), restaurant garden with fire pit, and travertine pool create distinct spaces for a 50-guest celebration that unfolds through the day. Bar Matite serves cocktails and seasonal Umbrian cuisine, and the Negroni School is a genuinely unique wedding weekend experience. Minimum 3-night buyout.
Pricing guide
We share a guide figure upfront so you can assess fit before enquiring — tailored quotes are provided directly by the venue.
Venue hire
Indicative pricing — varies by season, guest count, and scope. Tailored quotes available on request.
Get a tailored quoteUnderstanding the quote
Final pricing is shaped by a handful of key factors. Understanding these helps you plan a realistic budget before your first conversation with the venue.
- Season — peak summer commands a premium
- Guest count — directly impacts catering and staffing
- Buyout scope — full venue vs partial use
- Stay length — number of nights for celebrations
- Catering packages — dinner tiers and menu choices
- Extras — florals, entertainment, transfers
Accommodation & logistics
One of the most searched questions from couples — we surface it early because it directly shapes how a wedding weekend can be designed.
On-site sleeping
12 rooms sleeping 24 guests on-site.
- Design Rooms & Suites — 24 rooms
Getting there
Umbertide, Umbria — plan transfers as a key part of the weekend logistics.
- Umbertide: 10 km / 15 min
- Perugia: 35 km / 40 min
- Cortona: 35 km / 35 min
- Città di Castello: 25 km / 30 min
- Arezzo: 55 km / 50 min
What makes Vocabolo Moscatelli different
800-Year-Old Monastery
Boutique Design Hotel
12 Rooms Sleeping 24
Private Chapel
30-Metre Pergola
Fairytale Event Garden
The setting in pictures
18 images of Vocabolo Moscatelli.
Spaces & capacities
Fairytale Event Garden
The main outdoor celebration space — atmospheric and photogenic.
30-Metre Pergola
A long covered pergola for dining and celebrations.
Private Chapel
Available for blessings, and transforms from ceremony space to dining room to dance floor.
Restaurant (Indoor)
Two indoor rooms seating 50 for bad weather backup.
| Event Space | Cocktail | Seated | Buffet | Ceremony |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairytale Event Garden The main outdoor celebration space — atmospheric and photogenic. | 50 | 40 | 50 | 50 |
| 30-Metre Pergola A long covered pergola for dining and celebrations. | 50 | 40 | 50 | – |
| Private Chapel Available for blessings, and transforms from ceremony space to dining room to dance floor. | 30 | 25 | 30 | 25 |
| Restaurant (Indoor) Two indoor rooms seating 50 for bad weather backup. | 50 | 50 | 50 | – |
Common questions
Answers to the questions most couples ask before enquiring.
What is the minimum stay?
3-night buyout required.
How much does it cost?
From €15,000/night (high season €18,000), plus F&B minimum from approximately €200/guest/day.
What is the Negroni School?
A cocktail masterclass experience — a unique wedding weekend activity.
Can we have a chapel blessing?
Yes — the private chapel is available for blessings (not civil ceremonies). The space also transforms for dining and dancing.
Vocabolo Moscatelli — wedding venue in Umbertide, Umbria
The monastery is over 800 years old, set in the Umbrian countryside near Umbertide. The restoration introduced contemporary design that respects and amplifies the monastic architecture.
The conversion from monastery to boutique design hotel preserved the intimate scale and contemplative atmosphere, creating a venue where design and history enhance each other.
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Before you enquire
The more context you share, the more tailored the response from the venue team.
- Your approximate wedding date or preferred month
- Estimated guest count and how many staying on site
- Your budget range (helps us confirm realistic fit)
- Whether you'd like exclusive use of the property
- Any specific priorities — food, ceremony style, photography
- How far along you are with planning