Daylesford Stays - a part of The Bamford Collection.
We provide experiences that embrace luxury escapism: understated elegance, indulgence and nurture.

SALARY: £15.25 per hour
HOURS: 30 hours + overtime, weekends included.

ABOUT US
The Wild Rabbit in Kingham is a fine dining restaurant and boutique hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds. Recognised in the Top 50 Gastropubs, the Top 50 Boutique Hotels, and awarded 3 AA Rosettes, The Wild Rabbit blends culinary excellence with warm, authentic hospitality.

We offer luxury Cotswolds escapes, offering a portfolio of bedrooms and cottages surrounding Daylesford Farm and the Kingham area.

Explore the Cottages

ABOUT THE ROLE
As one of our Cottage Keepers, you will take personal pride in cleaning and caring for our luxury, high-specification self-catering cottages. With a passion for excellence and a meticulous eye for detail, you’ll ensure every cottage is presented immaculately, so that each guest arrives to a home that feels beautifully prepared and thoughtfully finished. You will be the guardian of each cottage’s standards, caring for its fine furnishings, finishes and fittings as if it were your own.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and present each cottage to the highest luxury standard ahead of every guest arrival, in line with Daylesford Village standards

• Clean and care for high-specification and valuable finishes, fixtures and furnishings, including natural stone, hardwood, fine fabrics and designer fittings, using the correct products and techniques

• Make up beds with premium linen and complete final styling touches, ensuring every cottage is presented consistently

• Deliver a warm, discreet and personal service, respecting guests’ privacy throughout their stay

• Report any maintenance issues, damage or wear promptly so that cottages remain in perfect condition

• Respond to guest requests and enquiries promptly and appropriately, escalating where necessary

• Maintain standards within communal and outdoor areas around the cottages

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Previous housekeeping experience within a luxury hotel, private residence, holiday cottages or a similar high-end environment

• Knowledge of caring for high-quality materials, finishes and furnishings

• Understanding of luxury service standards and guest expectations

PERKS AND BENEFITS

Discounts: Enjoy a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one, including:

• Purchase your lunch at any of our Farm shops (food to go or retail) and receive 50% off, up to the value of £20.

• Shop all other products at our Farm shops and retail stores including clothing, home, garden, food and drink at 30% off, in store and online.

• Visit any of our Daylesford Restaurants and receive 30% off, or any of our Pubs and received 10% off, for yourself and up to five guests.

• Book any of our wellness classes, treatments, services or courses at

• the Daylesford cookery school with 30% off for all employees.

• Receive 60% off all Bamford skincare and 30% off apparel in-store and online.

  Enjoy 40% off all bath, body & home fragrance products from both Daylesford Organic & Bamford, in store and online.

• Mental Health Support: 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Help@Hand

• Padel Discount: (Cotswolds)

• Nationwide Gym Discounts: Various nationwide gym discounts available through Help@Hand such as PureGym and The Gym Group

• Local Gym Discounts (Cotswolds Area)

• Wellbeing modules: to provide practical support and advice for your wellbeing

• Electric Car Scheme: (subject to criteria, following probation)

• Volunteering Days: One paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice

• Private Medical: Subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa

• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9 percent of your salary into your pension each month with a 4.5 percent contribution from us

• Life Assurance: Cover equivalent to one year of your annual salary

• Enhanced Family Leave Pay (T&C’s apply)

• Enhanced Company Sick Pay (T&C’s apply)

• Enhanced Holiday Pay (up to 33 days per annum including Bank Holidays, Pro-Rata)

• Refer a Friend Scheme-Earn up to £750 when you refer a friend to work with us (T&C’s apply)

• Flu Jabs (optional, available twice per annum)

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.