Ruda Holiday Park
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Sick of being rudely awakened by your alarm clock? Try a Ruda wakening instead: after a blissfully peaceful lie-in, you can unzip your sleeping bag, take a great big gulp of fresh, clean air and stroll a few steps down to the golden sands and sparkling waves... Ruda Holiday Park is in the perfect spot to make the most of the surfers' paradise of Croyde Bay on Devon’s Gold Coast, sitting right alongside the sweeping sandy bay.
Croyde is a world-famous destination for surfers, and it’d be ruda not to have a go while you’re here. You can hire a variety of boards, wetsuits and other kit from Ruda Holiday Park’s dedicated surf shop, and qualified instructors from the renowned Surf South West school are on hand if you want lessons.
If the weather puts the kibosh on splashing around in the great outdoors, head for Ruda’s tropical indoor pool complex, where there are water rapids and underwater geysers, waterfalls, hydro jets and one humongous slide...
This site is great for children of all ages, with beach games laid on throughout the summer, a soft play area, an outdoor playground complete with obstacle course, and very bouncy kids' clubs: tots can make their own musical instruments for a boogie with Sid the seagull and Lizzie the lizard; four- to ten-year-olds can star in their own superhero movie, or get stuck into nostalgic funfair sessions featuring a coconut shy, tin can alley and the like; and there are DJ workshops and plenty of other age-appropriate action for tweens and teens in the Freestyle club.
Last but not least, as with all Parkdean sites, you’ll find a good choice of on-site food options (Ruda has the added bonus of a beach café and ice-cream parlour), plus a sprightly schedule of evening entertainment, and comprehensive essential amenities.
Nearby attractions and activities
Don’t miss the chance to explore the glorious Devonshire coastline surrounding Ruda Holiday Park. Recommendations include a walk to the headland at Baggy Point, where you’ll be rewarded with outstanding views, a saunter along spectacular Saunton Sands, and a delve into the imposing dunes at Braunton Burrows.
Croyde itself is a perfectly pretty village of thatched cottages, tea rooms, pubs, restaurants and cafés - and, of course, surf shops.
There are umpteen visitor attractions in the area, particularly for animal enthusiasts, who can come face to face with life-sized model dinosaurs and a host of their living, breathing descendants at Combe Martin Wildlife Park; practise their trout pouts on some fishy friends at Ilfracombe’s aquarium; or get hands-on with the animals at the Big Sheep, the area’s most eccentric - but fun - day out (sheep racing and stunt ducks, anyone?).
Attractions near Ruda Holiday Park
Must see
- RHS Garden Rosemoor (14.0 miles)
National Trust
- Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum (11.0 miles)
- Heddon Valley (14.4 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Ruda Holiday Park
Croyde Bay (0.3 miles) Beaches Surfing
Croyde – Saunton Down – Middleborough Hill – Croyde (0.5 miles) Walking
Woolacombe Putsborough (1.0 miles) Beach - Excellent Water Quality Beaches Surfing
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Liked: the concenience of getting to the beach for body boarding, the convenience of facilities on site and the fact that we didnt move ourt car all weekend ! everything available to hand if you should need it. Disliked: the showers look fantastic but the water pressure was very variable - usually low and the water was then very hot. |
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Great holiday park! sharon p. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Everything. The location is fantastic, so near the beach. The entertainment was great, especially for the children. We were camping, but I had family staying in the beach apartments which were lovely and so convenient. Disliked: Perhaps there could be a bit more choice in the restaurant, I think there were only 4 main meals to choose from. |
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Liked: The staff were extremely friendly and helpful,the pitches were an excellent size and proximity to the beach was and to town was ideal. Disliked: Noisy neighbours drinking until the early hours, perhaps having separate areas for families with young children, would alleviate this issue. The campsite costcutter shut at 1800hrs which was a little early. |
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Liked: Position, facilities, cleanliness Disliked: n/a |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Fully serviced pitches
Hard standings
Seasonal pitches
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Nearby leisure
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Braunton (Devon): George Hotel Coach Stop — 3.8mi
Chivenor (Devon): Camp Gates Coach Stop — 5.2mi
Yelland (Devon): Pottery Lane Coach Stop — 5.9mi
- Train stations
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Barnstaple Rail Station — 8.6mi
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station — 12.3mi
Umberleigh Rail Station — 14.6mi
- Ferry ports
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Appledore Ferry Landing — 6.0mi
Instow Ferry Landing — 6.3mi
Ilfracombe Ferry Landing — 7.5mi
- Airports
- Swansea Airport — 33.1mi
Directions
By car...
1. Leave M5 at junction 27 and follow the North Devon link road (A361) to Barnstaple.
2. From Barnstaple continue along the A361 towards Braunton and Ilfracombe (signposted).
3. In the centre of Braunton (about 5 miles from Barnstaple), turn left after 2nd set of traffic lights onto the B3231, signposted Saunton and Croyde. Continue along the B3231 coastal road to Croyde Village.
4. Turn left in the centre of the village (onto Jones's Hill), following the signs towards Baggy Point and Cascades Fun Pool at Ruda. Ruda is situated on Moor Lane.
By train...
1. Nearest station - Barnstaple, 10 miles from the park.
2. Main lines - Bristol - Penzance...change at Exeter for Barnstaple.
For all train enquiries contact National Rail Enquiries on 0845 748 4950.
By bus...
1. The nearest bus stop is at the Park's Entrance - The Red Bus 308 is the service from Barnstaple to Croyde.
2. Buses run approximately 25 minutes and on hour, telephone the Devon Bus enquiry line on 01271 382800.
Permitted arrival time
From 2pm
Cancellation policy
No refunds are available in the event of a cancellation. We recommend you to take out your own holiday insurance to cover this eventuality.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
After receiving your Pitchup.com confirmation, you will receive a second email from Parkdean with a link to pay your balance. On receipt of this e-mail payment is required within 24hrs.
Cards accepted on the park
Visa, Mastercard, Maestro
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
Our holidays are primarily family holidays. Bookings where half or more of the party is aged between 17 and 25, or for all-male or all-female parties of over 4 people, are not accepted through Pitchup.com.
Check availability at Ruda Holiday Park…
36ft x 23ft grassy area including space for awning/pup tent, with access to facilities. Campervans also accepted, but not motorhomes. One unit per pitch.
Max. persons: 8x
Grassy area with 16-amp electric hook-up and space for awning/pup tent, with access to facilities. Campervans also accepted, but not motorhomes. One unit per pitch.
Max. persons: 8x
