Domestic couple: Gardener/Groundsman & Housekeeper (no cooking) Scotland, IV24, 2 bed cottage £70k

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DOMESTIC COUPLE – GARDENER/GROUNDSMAN & HOUSEKEEPER £70K GPA

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.

Ad ID: 5419063221