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
Sick of being rudely awakened by your alarm clock? Try a Ruda wakening instead: after a blissfully peaceful lie-in, take a gulp of fresh, clean air and stroll a few steps down to the golden sands and sparkling waves… Ruda Holiday Park sits right alongside the sweeping sandy surfing beach of Croyde Bay on Devon’s Gold Coast. Croyde is a popular destination for surfers, and it’d be rude not to have a go while you’re here. Guests can hire a variety of boards, wetsuits and other kit from Ruda Holiday Park’s dedicated surf shop, and instructors from the renowned Surf South West school are on hand if you want lessons. If the weather isn't playing nice, head for Ruda’s tropical indoor pool complex, where there are water rapids and underwater geysers, waterfalls, hydrojets and one humongous slide. This site is great for kids of all ages, with the children's club, adventure playground, indoor soft play area, tennis court and activities like 'tots and tunes' or character dining (this last one's during high season only). There's also a good choice of on-site food options, including a beach café and an ice-cream parlour, plus a sprightly schedule of evening entertainment, and comprehensive essential amenities.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 89
Tent sites 168
RV sites 89
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 39
Mobile homes for rent 254
Rent a tent 21
Open now
Opens March 6

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Please note

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. 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.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex parties of three or more people under 25 are not permitted on site. All activities and swimming sessions are bookable on our app John Fowler On Park, or at reception.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 6 to

This site is a member of John Fowler Holidays group.

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Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 335 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

84% would recommend this site to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot, steps from the beach, with super friendly staff. Reviewers loved the clean facilities, roomy pitches, and handy amenities. Entertainment's a hit, though some found the washrooms a bit old-fashioned. Can get busy with occasional noise. Solid pick for a seaside break.

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (no pets)

Liked Toilets showers washing facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

So close to the beach, surf…

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 Nick W. 1 review

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (no pets)

Liked So close to the beach, surf hire

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything!…

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Baiba D. 1 review

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (no pets)

Liked Everything!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (no pets)

Liked Clean site, friendly staff, walkable to the beach and pubs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site was great location, pool was…

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 Jade C. 2 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite (no pets)

Liked Site was great location, pool was fun, beach was clean and local town was walking distance.

Disliked The toilets were the only let down for me, they need to be cleaned more regularly in peak season!! Often dirty and no loo roll.

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really lovely camp…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (no pets)

Liked really lovely camp

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall, was great 2nd visit in as many weeks

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (no pets)

Liked Friendly staff, swimming pool, distance to the beach, midweek market, views, breakfast was superb, local walks

Disliked Cleanliness of showering and toilet facilities, chip shop food was average, curry sauce disgusting

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice park, very busy but quiet…

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 Chantell M. 4 reviews

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (no pets)

Liked Nice park, very busy but quiet at the same time. Drinks in the clubhouse were very expensive; showers and toilets were clean; the pitch was a good size. Bring heavy-duty pegs, as the ground was a little hard. Pitch has stone underneath

Disliked No fridge to store icepacks like other sites

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really great place to come with…

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 Anita N. 1 review

Taw powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (no pets)

Liked Really great place to come with kids and family. But not much for younger kids

Disliked Not a lot of food options or coffee

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Location to beach and to Baggy…

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Sarah C. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (no pets)

Liked Location to beach and to Baggy point walk great 😊 Swimming pool was excellent. Play area was good. There are options for eating on site as well as food trucks, pubs and restaurants nearby. Closeness to Croyde village also easy.

Disliked Busy site, quite noisy on Saturday night. Toilet facilities would be better if there were private sink areas rather than washing your face and brushing teeth with other people also ceiling in showers is reflective- odd. Toilet blocks could also do with another clean and toilet rolls replenished between evening when everyone comes back from beach and morning. Also we weren’t allowed a bbq due to fire risk which we completely understand but then meant we had to eat out more rather than cook our own. Do not recommend fish and chips- overcooked and brown.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Ruda Holiday Park

Croyde Bay

Croyde

Devon

England

EX33 1NP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.13472°N
4.24126°W

Route directions

By bus: The nearest bus stop is at the park's entrance - the Red Bus 308 is the service from Barnstaple to Croyde. Buses run approximately 25 minutes past, and on, the hour.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.4 km George Hotel
6.4 km Opposite George Hotel
8.6 km Camp Gates
Rail
14.2 km Barnstaple Rail Station
20.1 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
23.7 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
9.7 km Appledore Ferry Landing
10.2 km Instow Ferry Landing
12.4 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing

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

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 along spectacular Saunton Sands, and a delve into the dunes at Braunton Burrows. Croyde is a perfectly pretty village of thatched cottages, tearooms, pubs, restaurants, cafés and (but 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 day out: sheep racing and stunt ducks, anyone…?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Croyde Bay 0.4 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 1.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saunton Sands 2.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 4.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 5.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 22.5 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 18.1 km

Heddon Valley 23.6 km

Lundy 29.6 km

Watersmeet 32.3 km

Holnicote Estate 47.9 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Croyde – Saunton Down – Middleborough Hill – Croyde 1.2 km

Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 2.5 km

SAUNTON COURT 3.1 km

Woolacombe - Twitchen - Coombgate Valley - Woolacombe 5 km

Woolacombe - Morte Point - Bull Point - Lee - Mortehoe 5.2 km

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ruda Holiday Park? From $22.63 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.