Secret Garden Camping

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Bell tent surrounded by greenery
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Shaded tent pitches
Pitches under trees
Garden with swimming pool

  • Peaceful site in leafy grounds at Bonțida in North West Romania
  • Bánffy Castle 10 minutes’ walk and Cluj-Napoca 35 minutes’ drive
  • Swimming pool, shaded gardens, shared kitchen, bar and artisan shop
When you’re looking for that special spot that's peaceful and far from city life, try your luck at Secret Garden Camping, set beside the Someșul Mic River and five minutes’ drive from Bonțida in north-west Romania. For somewhere so rural, it’s surprisingly easy to access, being only 35 minutes by car from the historic and handsome Transylvanian city of Cluj-Napoca. The pitches are all in a ‘proper’ garden (the owners are green-fingered whizzes), with lots of trees, lawns, hedges and space for kids (and dogs) to run about. There’s no city noise here, so the soundtrack will mostly just be birds chirping in the orchards. During the day, you can drift around this peaceful place, cool down in the pool, or let the kids loose at the play area while you curl up in a hammock with a favourite book. There’s a communal firepit for cooking delicious alfresco meals over an open flame, and a shared indoor kitchen with all the basics like a fridge, cooker and microwave. The kitchen shares its space with an informal bar – a top spot for making new friends – as well as a small shop where the owners sell their traditional artisan ceramics, which make excellent souvenirs of your stay.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Rent a tent 6
Opens 1 May

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Units longer than 4 metres are not allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Hungarian

Romanian

Open from Fri 1 May to

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Dedicated quiet space Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Secret Garden Camping

Garii 120

Bonțida

Cluj

Romania

407105

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Bucharest EET (GMT+02:00)

GPS

46.91963°N
23.80729°E

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

First stop for cultural types will probably be Bánffy Castle in Bonțida. Known as the ‘Versailles of Transylvania’, this spectacular baroque mansion and its estate are less than five minutes’ walk from the site, and the partially restored suites of apartments are open for tours. There are lots of walks in the grounds, and if you’re there in July, you can catch the Electric Castle music festival too. Transylvania’s lively regional capital of Cluj-Napoca (35 minutes’ drive) has lots to keep you busy for a day. Have a wander round cobbled streets in the old town, check out the light-swathed interior of the Church of Saint Michael, and admire the gleaming-white Dormition of the Theotokos Orthodox cathedral before putting your feet up in a terrace café. If you’d rather spend your time in country pursuits, head for the Sic Reed Beds (25 minutes), a nature reserve with boardwalks from where you can spot birds like bitterns, egrets and herons. Going underground at the spectacular Salina Turda salt mines (an hour) is also quite an experience; you can take boat trips through the complex here to marvel at the stunning natural rock formations.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Secret Garden Camping have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Secret Garden Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Secret Garden Camping? First stop for cultural types will probably be Bánffy Castle in Bonțida. Known as the ‘Versailles of Transylvania’, this spectacular baroque mansion and its estate are less than five minutes’ walk from … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Secret Garden Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Secret Garden Camping? From £17.48 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.