Couple required To help with holiday cottage business & estate maintenance - Ref 1690 Date: February 16, 2026

Couple required for hill farm estate in Argyll, Scotland with accommodation. To help with holiday cottage business & estate maintenance

The role is split between two people and combines holiday cottage management with estate and property maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity for a couple who enjoy rural living, varied work and being part of a family owned estate in a stunning part of Argyll close to the coast.

Holiday cottages /caretaking main house. (Part-Time)

The part time role will focus on running the holiday cottage business and helping in the main house. Your duties include:

• Cleaning and preparing cottages to a high standard in between lets.
• Ironing and ordering weekly linen deliveries/cleaning materials etc.
• Welcoming guests and being on hand if needed during their stay.
• Cleaning of the main house, looking after the dogs/caretaking when we are away.

This role requires someone who is trustworthy, organised, friendly and capable of working independently and alongside your partner or the owners when busy. Must have a good attention to detail and a high standard of cleaning. A car is provided for this position.

Estate Maintenance Work (Full-time)

The full time roll is working mostly independently or along side the owners/other employees. Your duties include:

• General maintenance of holiday cottages and estate/farm buildings.
• Woodland work.
• Fencing and repairs.
• Tractor field work
• Field weed control. Mowing cottage lawns.
• General estate up keep as required and supporting your partner with cottage change overs if needed.

Experience with a chainsaw, tractor work and excavator would be an advantage. Training can be provided to obtain tickets. A van and quad bike is provided for this position.

What We’re Looking For

• A practical, hands-on couple comfortable with rural estate life
• Providing a friendly and professional point of contact when required.
• Ability to work independently with a‘Can do' attitude.
• Flexible, reliable and proactive.
• Honesty and trustworthiness are essential
• Full driving licences and a car is essential. We are 20 mins to the shops.

Accommodation and Terms

A modern three-bedroom bungalow available with position. With three-bathrooms, utility room, study, sitting room, kitchen/dining room. The bungalow is set in a private elevated position and has a fenced in garden with wonderful views.Good salary and hourly wage subject to experience.Hours and terms will be discussed and tailored to suit the right couple. For more information do look at our website in the careers section. www.ederline.com

To apply with full CVs to Angus and Willa before the 23rd February - info@ederline.com

Flexible start date to suit successful couple.