Relax in the tranquility of Clearviews B&B in an ensuite room, of superior quality with King Size bed and stunning sea views. The room has tea and coffee making facilities with complimentary Tunnocks Teacakes, hairdryer, CD player and radio and colour TV. Breakfast is served from an extensive breakfast menu which includes organic bread and porridge with real coffee and local organic free range eggs. See otter and porpoise along with a stunning variety of bird life from the comfort of your bedroom. Enjoy the sea air from our private beach garden and stroll for miles on deserted seashore collecting fossils. Situated in the tiny village of Carsethorn the Steamboat Inn is a friendly local pub within a short walking distance. Your host Alan Cairns has a particular interest in wild and bird life photography and will be able to give you best tips for where to spot unusual species.

Once the deep water port for Dumfries, Carsethorn is steeped in history and is the perfect location for exploring this hidden south west corner of Scotland. Thousands of people emigrated from Carsethorn to Australia, Canada and the States on ships which moored at the old pier situated at the foot of the beach garden. Many were held at the barracks in the village, before being deported against their will, for petty crimes. Some of the houses in Carsethorn have cellars which were used to hide smuggled goods such as tea, silk and brandy. Several Inns and two houses of ill repute kept the many travelers passing through happy. Today Carsethorn is sleepy in comparison but offers an ideal base for those wishing to escape the bustle of life.