Ruda Holiday Park

Positiv The camping pitch and the proximity to the beach.

Negativ Kids roaming around knocking on van at 6am; showers were cold, and a bit too busy for our liking.

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Positiv 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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Positiv Proximity to beach and village

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Positiv 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.

Negativ 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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Positiv Very good location, very close to the beach, great facilities on site and very welcoming staff members (shout out to security Dave).

Negativ Nothing

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Positiv Location close to beach was good

Negativ 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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Positiv 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

Negativ All grass only pitches but tractor on hand to pull us out

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Positiv 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.

Negativ 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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Positiv Closed to beach lovely area

Negativ Cold toilet and shower block and changing rooms in swimming pool area freezing

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Positiv Lovely nature reserve and close proximity to the beach. Brilliant food outlets and shop selling all the items we needed.

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