The Tipsy Puffin, Cresswell
Wake up to the Northumberland coastline on your doorstep!
Welcome to your home away from home. Our holiday accommodation offers you a perfect retreat to relax and enjoy the beauty of Northumberland.
Relax in elegant accommodation
Enjoy your holiday in our
luxurious retreat
A luxury, dog friendly, holiday home located in a quiet area of Cresswell Towers Holiday Park. Merely a short stroll from the beach, this is the perfect base for beach bums, walkers, and those looking to re charge batteries in this cosy setting, while sipping on a Nespresso coffee and settling into a good book.
What awaits you at The Tipsy Puffin
Our facilities Overview:
Located in a quiet and secluded corner of Cresswell Towers Holiday Park, this holiday home benefits from onsite facilities, open seasonally (March-November), these include a bar (dog friendly zone until 8pm), restaurant (dog friendly zone until 8pm), entertainment complex, a mini-mart, swimming pool and football/ball enclosure. The swimming pool boasts an impressive activity timetable for kids and big kids alike. The children's play park is open all year round. Please note, charges apply for selected activites and passes can be purchased from the Parkdean reception (advanced booking highly recommedned for swimming) A selection of board games are included during the stay, suitable for all ages.
Built in 2024, to residential specification, the property features integrated appliances, such as a dishwasher and washing machine, designed to enhance your stay. The open-plan layout is ideal for families; sliding patio doors allow for outdoor/indoor living. The decking area, which is fully enclosed, allows guests to soak up the sun and features a large outdoor dining space. There are 3 bedrooms, comprising of a master double with ensuite and 2 further twin rooms. The main bathroom can be accessed via the hall. For walking enthusiasts, we have a boot store integrated into a storage bench located next to the back door. Private parking for 1 car is included, and is adjacent to the property.
- 3 bedrooms (1 double, 2 twins)
- 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite)
- Living room with fireplace
- Open plan kitchen/diner
- Central Heating
- Integrated appliances
- Large, enclosed, terrace & patio
- Dog friendly (max 2*)
- 1 private parking space
- Free Wi-Fi
- Sunny aspect
*charges apply
About us
I first discovered Cresswell in 2024, having fallen in love with Beadnell, further north, earlier in the year. As a self-certified beach-bum, it was love at first sight! Water so clear you can see your toes and miles upon miles of powdery sand that could rival a beach in the med. I made it my mission to spend more time in Northumberland with my young terrier pup, who is obsessed with beaches and moves at such a speed, we can be on the beach in 5 mins. I fell in love with the cosy cottage-esque holiday home, aptly an ABI Ambleside (I also spend a lot of time in the Lake District) and love to welcome guests and share experiences. After 15+ years working in the hospitality industry, it was a natural progression for me to enter the UK domestic holiday rental market.
In 2026, we purchased a second property, The Salty Puffin. Also located on Cresswell Towers Holiday Park, this 2 bed lodge exudes Hamptons/coastal glamour.
We hope that we have created a luxurious home away from home that you won't want to leave. You may even sulk, like me, all the way home!
The Land of castles
The region is home to Alnwick, Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh, Lindisfarne and Walkworth Castles (and many more). Most are open to the public.
A real 'foodie' scene
Northumberland has some great places to eat and is fast becoming a foodie hotspot in the North. From pop-up barbecues on the beach, run by the Ship Inn at Newton-by-the-sea, to gastro pubs. If you love sea food, then look no further than Riley's Fish Shack at Tynemouth or The Potted Lobster at Bamburgh. The region features too many amazing pubs to mention but one of our favourites is The Lord Crewe at Bamburgh. And dog friendly!!!!!
Cresswell's very own, The Drift Cafe, has recently been named one of the best in Europe so give them a visit when you are here....then go and get an icecream from Cresswell ices; family owned and all homemade!
Leisure time
Sip a Pilgrim coffee and immerse yourself in the history of Lindisfarne or chat with a Lady in the poison garden at Alnwick. A highlight for us is taking one of the many puffin excursions, by boat, over the the Farne islands to see these amzing little birds. 2026 has seen record numbers of puffins, who come, to the east coast of the UK, every April to breed. You might also spot some Orkas, off Beadnell Bay, on their travels! Excursions run for most of the year (weather permitting) and depart from Amble.
Beaches
You are spoiled for choice!
Cresswell beach is nothing short of spectacular; golden sands and crystal clear sea a mere 5-10 min walk from our door. Head further up the beach to reach the town of Amble.
Beadnell Bay, Bamburgh & Embleton Bay are all award-winning beaches that are well worth a visit.
Our Sister property-The Salty Puffin
The Salty Puffin is our 2 bed, 2 bathroom holiday home, designed to feel like a calming, coastal retreat with the added luxury of modern comforts to enhance your stay. Both properties come with the following inclusions as standard:
- Nespresso Machine
- Intergrated dishwasher
- Integrated washing machine (The Salty Puffin has a washer/dryer)
- Integrated microwave, grill, oven, fridge and freezer
- Electric 'stove' fire with fireplace
- Smart TV in master bedroom
- Central heating
- Free Wi-Fi
- Private parking for x 1 vehicle
- Built to residential specification
- Dog friendly (max 2*)
*charges apply
Launched in May 2026, this accommodation is also located on Cresswell Towers Holiday Park and, where availible, can be booked together to sleep a max of 10 guests. This is ideal for families and parties of friends.
We have included a few images of The Salty Puffin below, however, please visit our website for more information on this property.
www.thesaltypuffincresswell.com
or email us: bookings@thesaltypuffincresswell.com
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Who we are
Company Name
The Tipsy Puffin T/A Seas Maytech Limited
Registered address
24 Mayfield Drive, Brayton, Selby, N. Yorks, YO8 9JZ
Contact details
01757 428189 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
Company no.
6084812.
VAT no.
898 1683 57