Ruda Holiday Park
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- Holiday park a short stroll from the sandy surfing beach Croyde Bay
- Surfboards and wetsuits for hire; surfing lessons available
- Tropical indoor pool, indoor/outdoor play, beach café and kids' club
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Single-sex parties of three or more people under 25 are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 6 Mar to
This site is a member of John Fowler Holidays group.
Pitch types & availability
5 
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (no pets)
8 people maximum 
8/10
81 reviews 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.5m width × 5.5m depth (35.8m²)
Arrival daysFrom £14
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Taw electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (no pets)
8 people maximum 8.3/10
3 reviews No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.5m width × 8.5m depth (46.8m²)
Arrival daysFrom £15
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Electric grass touring pitch (no pets)
8 people maximum 8/10
11 reviews No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9.5m width × 5.5m depth (52.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £17
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Croyde Burrows electric grass touring pitch
8 people maximum 8/10
57 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.5m width × 8.5m depth (46.8m²)
Arrival daysFrom £19
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Reviews
82% would recommend this site to a friend
80% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite boasts an exceptional location, a stone's throw from the beach, with many guests praising the beautiful views and convenience. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. Facilities, particularly the toilets and showers, are often noted as needing an update and sometimes lack cleanliness, though many appreciate the overall effort. The swimming pool and on-site amenities are popular with families. Some visitors found the site busy and expensive, with occasional noise concerns.
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Great place to stay but very much for families not for older couples.
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Croyde Burrows electric grass touring pitch
Liked The camping pitch and the proximity to the beach.
Disliked Kids roaming around knocking on van at 6am; showers were cold, and a bit too busy for our liking.
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First call 🤌
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (no pets)
Liked Friendly welcome from staff.. easy checkin in process and great park. Location is second to none, just minutes walk from the beach.
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Proximity to beach and village…
Croyde Burrows electric grass touring pitch
Liked Proximity to beach and village
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Great campsite overall with a few frustrating and concerning moments
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (no pets)
Liked the campsite is in a brilliant location, really close to the beach which made everything easy. The pitch was a nice size, clean, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. There are also plenty of facilities on site, which made things really convenient, and the atmosphere was lovely — lots of friendly people around which added to the overall experience.
Disliked we rented surfboards as complete beginners, and this is where things felt quite unsafe. I was given an 8ft board despite being a smaller person, and the sea conditions were quite rough and choppy. When we came back early, we were told “it wasn’t the day for it” — which is exactly the kind of information that should have been shared before we went out, not after.
It was frustrating because it felt like the staff were aware the conditions weren’t suitable for beginners but still allowed us to go ahead anyway. As first-timers, we rely on that guidance for safety, and it left us feeling that the decision may have been more money-driven than safety-focused. A more independent surf shop would likely have been more honest and advised against going out in those conditions.
We also had a small issue in the evening where we were told we couldn’t buy bingo tickets quite firmly. because it was too late, but then just a few minutes later an announcement said tickets were still available. By that point we’d already been put off by being told no earlier, which was a bit frustrating.
Overall, a lovely, clean site in a great spot, but better communication and more responsibility around safety would really improve the experience.
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Excellent site, has everything you need, lovely, clean facilities.
Croyde Burrows electric grass touring pitch
Liked Very good location, very close to the beach, great facilities on site and very welcoming staff members (shout out to security Dave).
Disliked Nothing
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Poor overall experience will not be returning and very overpriced
Croyde Burrows electric grass touring pitch
Liked Location close to beach was good
Disliked Tired shower block needs updating. Broken wood fencing dividing pitches. Cost of pitches very expensive for what you get plus it's £7 per dog per night so for 2 dogs makes it far too pricey. Was noisy with big groups shouting up late at night
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Great spot
Croyde Burrows electric grass touring pitch
Liked Close to one of the best beaches in Devon and a nice walk over the hill to glorious Putsborough
Big pitches
Fantastic value for money at off peak
Disliked All grass only pitches but tractor on hand to pull us out
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Great location, nice facilities
Electric grass touring pitch (no pets)
Liked Facilities were new and spotless. Staff were friendly and helpful. Pool and slide were great. Location is awesome as could walk to the beach to go bodyboarding.
Disliked The arcade layout is a little cramped and the 2p falls were in the main area towards the entrainment which got really busy at night, fine in the daytime.
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Closed to beach lovely area…
Croyde Burrows electric grass touring pitch
Liked Closed to beach lovely area
Disliked Cold toilet and shower block and changing rooms in swimming pool area freezing
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Excellent site, quiet, perfect location and amenities.
Croyde Burrows electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely nature reserve and close proximity to the beach. Brilliant food outlets and shop selling all the items we needed.
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Features
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 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 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
Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Very large (over 200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Ruda Holiday Park
Croyde Bay
Croyde
Devon
England
EX33 1NY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.13472°N
4.24126°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croyde Bay | 0.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Putsborough | 1.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saunton Sands | 1.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Woolacombe Village | 2.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe | 3.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 14 mi
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 11.2 mi
Heddon Valley 14.7 mi
Lundy 18.4 mi
Watersmeet 20.1 mi
Holnicote Estate 29.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Croyde – Saunton Down – Middleborough Hill – Croyde 0.8 mi
Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 1.5 mi
SAUNTON COURT 1.9 mi
Woolacombe - Twitchen - Coombgate Valley - Woolacombe 3.1 mi
Woolacombe - Morte Point - Bull Point - Lee - Mortehoe 3.2 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ruda Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Ruda Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ruda Holiday Park? Don’t miss the chance to explore the 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 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ruda Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ruda Holiday Park? From £12 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.