Our Luxury B&B By the Sea
In Dumfries & GallowayLuxury B&B by the sea in Dumfries & Galloway
This is our home, and we welcome you to come and experience this magical place for yourselves …
We offer luxury bed and breakfast accommodation in our extremely comfortable rooms all with their own bathrooms. Breakfast will be good and the fires will be roaring if the sun is not shining!
Prices are £130 B & B per couple per night for a double ensuite room with sea view or £100 for a twin room with sea view with own bathroom (not ensuite). Single occupancy rates are £90. All our rooms have televisions, tea and coffee facilities and free wi-fi. We do not provide dinner but we are within walking distance of the best pub in Dumfries & Galloway.
Come and Be Inspired!
Explore the magic of Galloway from the comfort of its loveliest country house.
We think it is a very special place.
The House on the Shore has a unique charm and the most spectacular position, sitting in its own bay looking across the Solway Firth to the mountains of the Lake District beyond.
a little bit of history of our house by the sea shore …
Over the years the timeless charm and tranquillity of The House on the Shore have drawn artists, writers, composers, gardeners and film makers to nurture their creativity here.
The House on the Shore was built by the current laird’s great grandmother as a dower house in 1936 in the image of a Cotswold manor house. She demolished part of the village of Carsethorn to cart the stone and built the house on the foundations of an old gardener’s cottage named Gardenfoot. She also laid out wonderful gardens and the house is surrounded by unusual shrubs that thrive in Galloway’s mild climate.
Its distinctive arts and crafts style, mellow stone and unusual butterfly shaped design make The House on The Shore one of the most architecturally important houses to be built in Scotland in the 20th Century.
The House on The Shore Picture Gallery
Every day by the sea is different here
One day you could be in the Mediterranean, the next on the wild shores of Cornwall or the west of Ireland.
Themed House Parties
Enjoy a stay by the sea with us and your friends at one of our themed house parties.
Spend all day doing what you enjoy best in lovely surroundings then retreat to the House on the Shore for a gourmet dinner then a hand of bridge and a dram by a roaring fire…
Art & Painting Holidays
Follow in the footsteps of the Kirkcudbright school of artists. Bring your art class to stay and allow us to look after you while you perfect your skills sketching the beautiful landscape.
Garden Appreciation
Come and explore the amazing gardens of Dumfries and Galloway with like-minded enthusiasts. Enjoy garden trips, talks and practical demonstrations and glean ideas for your own garden from some of the finest gardens in Britain.
Hunting, Shooting or Fishing
High quality driven pheasant, partridge or snipe shooting. Salmon and sea trout fishing and foxhunting with the Dumfriesshire & Stewartry Foxhounds can all be arranged in season.
The House on the Shore makes the perfect sporting lodge and you can allow us to cater for all your needs while you focus on the sport!
Golf Breaks in south west Scotland
Handily placed for Southerness championship links course, one of Scotland’s best kept secrets, we have plenty of top quality golf on our doorstep.
We can tailor a package to suit most needs and allow you to explore the magic of Galloway from its loveliest country house.