Domestic Couple in Berkshire
Posted 3 hours 11 minutes ago by Leaman Consulting
Domestic Couple - Live-in - Starting May/June 2026Berkshire £70,000-£80,000 gross per year (combined) 5 days per week, 08:00-17:00 (weekend cover required but not every weekend) Spacious 4-bedroom cottage with private garden provided
A friendly private household in Berkshire is looking for an experienced domestic couple to support the running of their beautiful 6-bedroom Georgian home set within a 150+ acre estate. The role involves a combination of housekeeping, family cooking, and estate/grounds support, working alongside an established and welcoming team. The principals travel regularly, so during these periods the role typically runs Monday-Friday.
Role ResponsibilitiesHousekeeper Cook
- Daily cleaning and occasional deep cleaning of the main house
- Care of high-value items including art and antiques
- Family laundry
- Preparing healthy, home-style meals for the family (often using produce from the kitchen garden and orchard)
Estate/Grounds Assistant
- Supporting the Head Gardener and Farm Manager with general estate and garden maintenance
- Assisting with property upkeep, including logs, window cleaning (ladder climbing) and general maintenance tasks
- Helping maintain estate facilities such as the gym and indoor pool
- Previous experience working together as a domestic couple in a private household
- Confident drivers (both)
- Comfortable around dogs
- Trustworthy, reliable and proactive
- Non-smokers with excellent references
- Fluent EnglishAccommodation: A modern, furnished 4-bedroom cottage on the estate is provided, with:
- Private entrance, garden and garage
- All bills included (except food)
- Pets and dependants considered on a case-by-case basis