Gardener/Groundsman & Housekeeper (no cooking) Ross-shire, 2 bed cottage, £70k

DOMESTIC COUPLE – GARDENER/GROUNDSMAN & HOUSEKEEPER
Rural Ross-shire | Live-in 2 bed cottage | Start February 2027

A wonderful opportunity for an experienced, hands-on couple to join a young family at their beautiful nine-bedroom Highland lodge in rural Ross-shire. This is a brand-new position for a couple who enjoy rural living and are looking for a long-term role.

Housekeeper
An experienced housekeeper with excellent attention to detail is sought. No childcare is required, as the family employ a full-time nanny for their three children but would best suit a child orientated housekeeper.  Duties will include:

• Full hands-on cleaning to a high standard
  

• Laundry and ironing
  

• Care of antique furniture, fine furnishings and delicate finishes
  

• Keeping the house beautifully organised and presented
  

• No cooking required
  

Gardener/Groundsman
An experienced sole gardener/groundsman is required to maintain approximately three acres of formal garden and grounds within the wider estate. Duties will include:

• Herbaceous borders, shrubs and general garden maintenance
  

• Pruning, weeding and hedge cutting
  

• Chainsaw work and log splitting
  

• General grounds and estate maintenance
  

• Laying and maintaining fires
  

• Other practical outdoor duties as required together with ad hoc driving for errands
  

The couple must be practical, proactive and hands-on, with a genuine appreciation for country living. Two drivers preferred due to rural location but only one essential.
Accommodation: A two-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage is provided within the grounds, with its own garden. All costs covered.

Hours:

• Gardener/Groundsman: Monday–Friday, 9-5 or 8-4
  

• Housekeeper: Monday–Friday, 9–4
  

Role to commence in February 2027, interviewing now. Salary negotiable according to experience up to £70k gross pa.