Secret Garden Camping
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- 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
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Tourist board rating
- 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).
- Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Units longer than 4 metres are not allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Hungarian
Romanian
Open from Fri, 1 May to
Pitch types & availability
6

Electric optional grass tent pitch
4 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom €20
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Electric optional grass trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 3m width × 6m depth (18m²)
Arrival daysFrom €24
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Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 3m width × 10m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom €26
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Ready tent
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 4.9ft width × 6.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom €30
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Dedicated quiet space Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Secret Garden Camping
Garii 120
Bonțida
Cluj
Romania
407105
Timezone
Europe/Bucharest +0300 (GMT+03:00)
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.
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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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 14:00 – 22:00 Depart by: 11:00 On-site accommodation Arrive: 14:00 – 22:00 Depart by: 11:00 - How much does it cost to stay at Secret Garden Camping? From €20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.