# Cleygaerd - Full Reference

> Natuurcamping, theetuin, brocante en meer in Lelystad, Nederland. Een sfeervolle plek in het groen.

Cleygaerd is a nature campsite, tea garden, brocante (vintage shop), and event venue in Lelystad, Netherlands. Run by Ron and Monique, it is a peaceful, atmospheric place nestled in nature where visitors can camp, enjoy homemade food and drinks, discover vintage treasures, and host gatherings in a unique green setting.

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## What Cleygaerd Offers

### Natuurcamping (Nature Campsite)
Small-scale camping in a lush, green setting on the edge of Lelystad. The campsite features:
- 3 spacious camping pitches surrounded by nature, each with privacy and room to breathe
- 1 retro caravan with veranda (sleeps 2, fully equipped)
- Modern, clean sanitary facilities with hot showers
- Shared kitchen/living space ("Tuinkamer") with wood stove, fridge, and cooking facilities
- Campfire area
- Quiet, car-free grounds
- Close to Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve

Pricing: camping pitches from EUR 9.00 per person per night. Retro caravan from EUR 62.00 per night.

Booking: online via the website booking system (powered by UwBoeking).

### Theetuin (Tea Garden)
An atmospheric tea garden set within the extensive grounds of Cleygaerd, open seasonally:
- Homemade cakes, pies, and baked goods
- Tea, coffee, and light refreshments
- Seating throughout the garden at charming spots by the pond, under trees, and on terraces
- No reservation needed for the tea garden
- Open on specific days (check website for current schedule)
- Located at the same address as the campsite

### Brocante (Vintage Shop)
A curated collection of vintage, antique, and second-hand items:
- Home decoration, garden items, kitchenware
- Unique finds and one-of-a-kind pieces
- Items rotate regularly
- Located on the Cleygaerd grounds, accessible during tea garden opening hours

### High Tea
An extensive homemade high tea experience in the gardens:
- Fully homemade by Monique
- Available for groups (minimum group size applies)
- Must be reserved in advance via email (info@cleygaerd.nl)
- Pricing: approximately EUR 27.50 per adult, EUR 17.50 per child
- Perfect for birthdays, friends outings, family gatherings

### Verhuur (Venue Rental) - Het Boshuis
The Boshuis (Forest House) is available for private rental:
- Capacity: up to 30 people
- Suitable for: meetings, workshops, team outings, birthday parties, creative gatherings, small weddings
- Includes: tables, chairs, kitchen facilities, garden access
- Available on weekdays and weekends
- Pricing varies by day and duration (see website for current rates)
- Catering options available (high tea, coffee/tea service)

### Worteltuin (Root Garden)
A nature playground and community garden initiative:
- Connected to Stichting Wortel (Wortel Foundation)
- Activities for children: nature exploration, building, digging, bug hunting, art, games
- Part of Cleygaerd's commitment to connecting people with nature
- Seasonal activities and events

## Location

- Address: Bronsweg 17, 8211 AL Lelystad, Netherlands
- Near the Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve
- Easy to reach by car from Amsterdam (approximately 50 minutes), Utrecht, and other major Dutch cities
- Coordinates: 52.4833 N, 5.4833 E

## Contact

- Phone: 06-18154274
- Email: info@cleygaerd.nl
- Website: https://www.cleygaerd.nl

## What Makes Cleygaerd Unique

- Run personally by Ron and Monique, who live on the property and know every guest
- The garden is extensive (feels like a private forest), designed and maintained by the owners themselves over many years
- Everything is homemade: the cakes, the high tea, the garden design
- A true hidden gem ("verborgen parel") that combines multiple experiences in one location
- Small-scale and personal: maximum 4 camping spots means genuine peace and quiet
- The combination of camping, tea garden, brocante, and venue rental is unique in the region
- Consistently rated 5 stars across Airbnb (4.92/5, 71 reviews), Campspace (5.0/5, 16 reviews), Google (4.7/5, 13 reviews), and Pitchup (9.4/10, 5 reviews)

## Guest Reviews (Selected)

- "Deze charmante microcamping is een echt pareltje: perfect onderhouden, met een hartelijke gastheer." - Daniel, Campspace
- "Wat een heerlijke plek! De tuin is enorm en echt een plezier om te mogen kamperen." - Julia, Campspace
- "Een paradijsje als je van rustig camperen houdt. Je staat midden in de natuur." - Hans, Airbnb
- "Voor ons een klein magisch paradijs. De verhuurders zijn super vriendelijk en leuk!" - Agnes Alexandra, Airbnb
- "Prachtige plek aan de rand van Lelystad. De tuin is haast een prive-bos." - Remy, Airbnb
- "Everything was wonderful. The grounds are beautiful with a lot of privacy." - Kathryn K., Pitchup

## Opening Hours

- Campsite: seasonal (roughly April through October, check website for exact dates)
- Tea garden: specific days during the season (typically weekends and select weekdays)
- Brocante: during tea garden opening hours
- High tea and venue rental: by reservation year-round

## Languages

The website is available in 8 languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Chinese.

- Dutch: https://www.cleygaerd.nl/nl
- English: https://www.cleygaerd.nl/en
- German: https://www.cleygaerd.nl/de

## Technical

- Website built by Nurani (nurani.io)
- Built with Next.js, React, TypeScript
- Hosted on Hetzner via Coolify
- Online booking powered by UwBoeking