Clique Private Staffing is excited to present an incredibly unique opportunity for an experienced domestic couple to live and work within a truly exceptional castle estate located in Cornwall, England.
One side of the role will focus primarily on childcare and interior household management, whilst the other will oversee maintenance, security and wider estate support responsibilities across the property.
This is a rare chance to become part of a beautifully historic estate in one of the UK’s most picturesque coastal regions. The principals are seeking a warm, proactive and highly trustworthy couple who genuinely enjoy private service and take pride in maintaining a welcoming, beautifully run home environment.
The role will suit a hands-on couple who work well together with professionalism, flexibility and discretion. These are both full-time positions operating on a Thursday to Monday schedule, with Tuesday and Wednesday typically serving as the couple’s regular days off. While the estate itself is extraordinary, the overall atmosphere of the household is understood to be warm, respectful and down-to-earth rather than overly formal.
Housekeeping & Nanny Responsibilities
- Assisting with the care and day-to-day routines of three young children
- Overseeing and managing the established housekeeping team
- Ensuring the residence is maintained to an exceptional standard at all times
- Laundry, wardrobe care and household organisation
- Guest room preparation and occasional entertaining support
- Helping maintain a warm, welcoming and beautifully run home environment
- Preparing simple family-style meals and assisting with children's lunch boxes where required
Estate & Maintenance Responsibilities
- Ensuring household security procedures and daily property protocols are consistently maintained
- Coordinating contractors, vendors and external suppliers
- Monitoring the wider estate and reporting maintenance issues proactively
- Assisting with property logistics and operational support
- Driving, errands and occasional hands-on estate tasks where required
- Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the property overall
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience working within private households, estates or luxury hospitality
- Strong housekeeping and property management abilities
- Practical, hands-on and solutions-focused mindset
- Highly discreet, trustworthy and professional
- Comfortable working within an isolated estate environment
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Confident working independently and managing responsibilities proactively
- Driving licences are essential
Personal Qualities
- Warm and personable
- Comfortable working within a large estate environment with steep inclines and varied outdoor terrain
- Loyal and long-term focused
- Flexible and adaptable
- Naturally organised and proactive
- Calm and discreet
- Genuinely passionate about private service and estate life
Accommodation
- A beautiful private two bedroom flat is provided on site with stunning views
- Further details to be discussed with shortlisted candidates