Ruthern Valley Holidays
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- Friendly site in a tree-filled valley near Bodmin Moor
- Well-maintained and peaceful park in a wildlife haven
- Easy drive to both coasts and five minutes' ride to the Camel Trail
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 24/12.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Group bookings of 2 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 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- No electric barbecues 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
Pitch types & availability
8

10-amp electric grass and gravel pitch
5 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22
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10-amp electric grass touring caravan, tent or trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22
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6-amp electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 6m depth (42m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
5 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 6m depth (60m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22
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OfferCamping pod (four person, superior)
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 10.8ft width × 17.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £40
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OfferMegaPod camping pod
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 9.8ft width × 14.3ft length
Arrival daysFrom £76
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a quiet, peaceful, and beautifully maintained campsite, praised for its woodland setting and well-spaced pitches. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are consistently described as clean and warm. The site offers good pre-arrival information, a well-stocked shop, and is ideally located for accessing the Camel Trail. Staff are frequently highlighted as friendly and helpful. Some visitors noted intermittent Wi-Fi and narrow access roads, typical of the area, but overall experiences are overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
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6-amp electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Very nice quiet site, facility’s clean with everything you could need, onsite shop bicycle hire and plenty of information for surrounding area.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great quiet forestry stay
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
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So quiet and peaceful, barely anyone…
10-amp electric grass touring caravan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked So quiet and peaceful, barely anyone there and a beautiful campsite
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful quiet site with well spaced…
6-amp electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautiful quiet site with well spaced pitches which were pretty level. Toilets and showers clean, powerful and with adjustable temperature controls.
Good pre-arrival information provided with recommended alternative route to avoid narrow lanes.
The owners were both lovely and helpful and even opened an empty camping pod to enable my fiancée to hang her wedding dress overnight! Well stocked little shop with all the essentials.
Disliked Wifi intermittent but not a big deal
Recommend to friends Visit again
lovely quiet campsite..not too far to…
10-amp electric grass and gravel pitch
Liked lovely quiet campsite..not too far to cycle to the camel trail..
Disliked nothing to dislike
Recommend to friends Visit again
Peaceful, spacious pitches. Clean facilities and…
10-amp electric grass and gravel pitch
Liked Peaceful, spacious pitches. Clean facilities and friendly wildlife
Recommend to friends Visit again
Overall a very good stay for what we wanted and would recommend.
Camping pod (four person, superior)
Liked Site staff and how clean facilities and good price.
Disliked Wifi a bit hit and miss and acess to site via the main road can be tricky as single lane typical cornish roads.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Peaceful surroundings. Clean site, great shop.…
10-amp electric grass and gravel pitch
Liked Peaceful surroundings. Clean site, great shop. Pigs were fun!
Recommend to friends Visit again
A lovely, peaceful place to stay.
10-amp electric grass and gravel pitch
Liked Very quiet and secluded pitches. Hot showers. Easy access onto Camel Trail. Friendly staff.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Such a beautiful campsite with amazing…
6-amp electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Such a beautiful campsite with amazing facilities….perfect for the camel trail or just to enjoy nature !
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
No dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Luxury Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Ruthern Valley Holidays
Ruthernbridge
Bodmin
Cornwall
England
PL30 5LU
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.46455°N
4.80201°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daymer Bay | 8.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Polzeath | 9.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Crinnis Beach | 9.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shorthorn Beach | 9.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Par Sands | 9.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 5.9 mi
Eden Project 6.7 mi
Rock Beach 8.1 mi
Lost Gardens of Heligan 12.3 mi
Newquay Zoo 12.4 mi
National Trust
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 10 mi
Trerice 11.8 mi
Tintagel Old Post Office 13.9 mi
Trelissick Garden 20 mi
Lawrence House 22.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PENCARROW 3 mi
Wadebridge Woods and River 3.5 mi
Lanhydrock House - the River Fowey 4.9 mi
Cardinham Woods 5.4 mi
LANHYDROCK 5.4 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, 5 August 2026 – Wednesday, 5 August 2026)
Newquay, Cornwall 10.6 mi
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.
Offers
20% off
–Min. stay 1 night10% off
–Min. stay 2 nights Expires 02/09/2026
20% off
–Min. stay 1 night
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ruthern Valley Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ruthern Valley Holidays dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Ruthern Valley Holidays? Cornwall’s countless charms are all within your grasp: moors and tors; fab beaches (both the northern and southern coasts are within 10 miles, and the surfing mecca of Newquay is just a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ruthern Valley Holidays?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. For the lodge, arrivals are from 4pm and guests must depart by 9.30am.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Ruthern Valley Holidays? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

