Cigarral de las Mercedes
Cigarral de las Mercedes, Toledo
Cigarral de las Mercedes is a five-hectare private estate in the hills just outside Toledo, less than 3 km from the historic centre and about an hour from Madrid. A cigarral is the traditional country estate of these hills, and this one is now a five-star boutique hotel, with celebrated gardens, olive trees, a lake and, above all, panoramic views back across the ancient city (Wedinspire).
For weddings, Toledo becomes your backdrop. Ceremonies take place outdoors in the gardens or in a stepped amphitheatre by the lake, drinks are served around the reflecting pool, and dinner is beneath a great oak lit with festoon lights as the city glows below. With room for up to 450 guests, 43 rooms on site and no curfew, it is a true destination wedding in the heart of Spain.
The spaces
The Gardens
Historic gardens of box hedges, olive trees and old oaks, for a ceremony with Toledo on the horizon.
The Lake Amphitheatre
Stepped benches among pine trees beside the lake, a striking setting for a larger ceremony.
The Oak Terrace
A gravel terrace under a great holm oak, made for dinner with the city lights below.
The Pine Terrace
A stone terrace beneath tall pines and festoon lights for long tables and round tables alike.
The Reflecting Pool
A long water feature with lounge seating and parasols, ideal for drinks and the evening party.
43 Rooms & Villas
Rooms, family rooms and four private villas with jacuzzis, sleeping up to 100 guests.
Toledo as your backdrop
The estate's greatest asset is its view: Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage city, stretched out across the horizon, framed by the cigarral's gardens and olive trees.
The price includes catering and drinks from the in-house team, focused on Spanish gastronomy, and the venue's own wedding planner. There is no curfew, so you can dance late, and with the historic centre under 3 km away and a golf course within 10 km, guests can easily make a few days of it (Wedinspire).
A closer look
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The details
What's here
- Panoramic views across Toledo
- Historic cigarral gardens and olive trees
- Lake amphitheatre for ceremonies
- Five-star boutique hotel
- Four villas with private jacuzzis
- Catering and drinks included
- Wedding planner included
- Pool among the olive trees
- No curfew
- Under 3 km from Toledo's old town
Accommodation at Cigarral de las Mercedes
The hotel has 43 rooms sleeping up to 100 guests, from double rooms and family rooms to deluxe rooms with private jacuzzis and four exclusive villas, each with its own patio and jacuzzi (Wedinspire). Guests can relax by the pool among the olive trees, where a poolside menu serves Iberian ham, cheeses, hummus and salmorejo, and Toledo's old town is just a few minutes away for anyone staying in the city.
What a wedding here costs
Weddings at Cigarral de las Mercedes start from around €17,500 for 50 guests, with catering and drinks included and the venue's planner on hand (Wedinspire, 2027–28 pricing). Accommodation is charged separately. For comparison, the average wedding in Spain costs €25,183 (Bodas.net, 2026). We get you a full written quote, including rooms, before you commit.
How we help
Whether you need us from the very first idea or just for the day itself, we shape our service around you.
Wedding Planning
Full-service planning from the first idea to the last dance. We shape the concept, manage the budget, book every supplier and build the timeline for your weekend in Toledo.
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Planned it yourselves? We take on your suppliers and running order in the final weeks, then run the day itself so you and your families can be fully present.
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We know venues and suppliers across Spain. From securing your date to sourcing florists, photographers and entertainment, we handle every introduction.
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Cigarral de las Mercedes
Few venues come with a whole historic city as the view. Dinner under the oak as Toledo lights up below, five-star rooms for your guests and no curfew make it unforgettable.
- Panoramic views over Toledo
- Room for up to 450 guests
- Catering and drinks included
- Five-star rooms and villas
- About an hour from Madrid
Common questions about Cigarral de las Mercedes
Where is Cigarral de las Mercedes?
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On a hillside just outside Toledo, less than 3 km from the historic centre, with panoramic views back across the city. Madrid Airport is about an hour away by car (Wedinspire).
What is a cigarral?
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A cigarral is a traditional country estate in the hills around Toledo, with a house, gardens, orchards and olive trees. Cigarral de las Mercedes is a five-hectare example, now a five-star boutique hotel.
How many guests can it hold?
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Weddings of up to 450 guests, across the gardens, terraces and spaces on the estate (Wedinspire).
Where can we hold the ceremony?
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Beneath the great oak in the gardens with Toledo on the horizon, in front of the arched entrance to the house, along a garden aisle under the trees, or in the stepped amphitheatre beside the lake.
How much does a wedding at Cigarral de las Mercedes cost?
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Weddings start from around €17,500 for 50 guests, with catering and drinks included. Rooms are charged on top (Wedinspire, 2027–28 pricing). We get you a full written quote before you commit.
Where do guests stay?
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At the hotel, which has 43 rooms sleeping up to 100 guests, including rooms with private jacuzzis, family rooms and four villas with their own patio and jacuzzi (Wedinspire). The minimum stay is one night.
Is there a curfew?
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No. There is no curfew, so the party can go on late. Fireworks are not permitted (Wedinspire).
Is there a planner at the venue?
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Yes, the venue's own wedding planner is included (Wedinspire). We work alongside the venue team if you would like us to plan the wider weekend or coordinate your suppliers.
Are children and pets welcome?
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Children are welcome. Pets are not allowed (Wedinspire).
Can we get legally married at Cigarral de las Mercedes?
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A legal civil wedding in Spain usually requires at least one partner to be resident, so most couples from the UK and Ireland marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony at the venue.
Do you plan weddings at Cigarral de las Mercedes?
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Yes. We can plan your whole wedding at Cigarral de las Mercedes or coordinate the day you have planned. Planning is charged at €75 per hour plus VAT with a 10-hour minimum, and on-day coordination starts at €750 for a half day plus VAT.
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Where to find
Cigarral de las Mercedes
Cigarral de las Mercedes
Just outside Toledo
Castilla-La Mancha
Spain
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- Under 3 km from Toledo's historic centre
- About 1 hour from Madrid Airport
- A golf course within 10 km
- Fast trains from Madrid to Toledo
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With thanks to Cigarral de las Mercedes and to By Karolina Photography, credited with images of the venue. Images courtesy of Cigarral de las Mercedes.
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Wes, Owner & Wedding Planner
Wes founded Swish Soirées in 2019 and has seven years' experience planning weddings across the Costa del Sol and beyond. He writes from first-hand experience of the venues, suppliers, permits and timings our team works with every season.
Established 2019100+ weddings plannedBased in Marbella
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