Live-in Housekeeper and Cook

Near Cheltenham, Cotswolds * Salary: £36,000 per annum * Hours: Monday to Friday (with occasional weekend flexibility) * Accommodation: Beautiful self-contained accommodation provided * Start Date: As soon as possible Burford Recruitment are delighted to be assisting a private household in their search for a professional and friendly Private Housekeeper & Cook to care for a much-loved country home. This is a warm, welcoming household where the principal resides most of the time, with close family visiting for several days each month. The role offers an appealing balance and maintaining a beautiful home to a high standard without the intensity of a fully occupied residence. Key Responsibilities * Housekeeping: Daily cleaning and laundry for a spacious 8-bedroom country home. * Cooking: * Preparing and batch cooking healthy, home-style meals for the principal. * Cooking 2–3 meals per day when family are in residence, occasionally for guests. * Shopping & Household Supplies: Managing grocery shopping and ensuring the kitchen and household are well stocked. * Light Gardening: Care for flower beds, weeding, and pruning (larger garden maintenance is handled by a gardener). * Dog Care: Feeding, walking, and occasional vet visits for the family dogs. * Driving & Errands: Running local errands, grocery shopping, and occasional driving to events, the train station, or Heathrow. * General Household Maintenance: Carrying out small fixes (such as changing lightbulbs) and liaising with contractors when needed. Candidate Requirements The ideal candidate will be: * Discreet, trustworthy, and friendly * Flexible with working hours and happy to adjust to the Principal’s schedule * A confident driver (essential) * Experienced and comfortable with animals, particularly dogs * Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail * A confident cook who enjoys preparing wholesome, varied meals Accommodation A lovely, self-contained accommodation is provided on the estate, offering privacy and comfort. Hours & Flexibility Monday to Friday, with flexibility to occasionally work weekends when the family are visiting (a day off in lieu will be given). This is a wonderful opportunity for a dedicated and capable individual seeking a long-term role within a kind, respectful household. The position would suit someone who takes pride in creating a warm, well-run home and enjoys both housekeeping and cooking in equal measure

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GB

Posted Date: 11/4/2025