A SCOTTISH castle in the Highlands located on the shores of a loch with views of stunning snow-capped mountains is offering a dream job that comes with an incredible salary and free accommodation.
Barcaldine Castle in Argyll is a stunning 17th-century tower house that sits just nine miles north of Oban.
The castle comes with stunning views over Loch Creran[/caption]
And those staying in the B&B have rooms that look out to the snow-capped mountains of Glencoe[/caption]
Barcaldine Castle is a 17th-century tower house which is now a B&B[/caption]
And it is also a luxurious bed and breakfast that has cosy, romantic rooms that have spectacular views of Loch Creran and the Glencoe mountains.
The seaside castle is now looking for two new workers to join the team for the next seven months.
The two full-time jobs include Seasonal Housekeeper and General Assistant roles which come with a salary of £2,000 a month.
And as an added bonus, the two lucky successful applicants will be offered free accommodation.
They will be able to stay in a “beautiful” one-bedroom apartment with utilities and on-site parking included.
The accommodations council tax is included in the package as well as a housing allowance.
Bosses have also said that one pet is allowed to stay at the property along with the staff.
The two new jobs are available on a temporary basis from March 27 until October 31.
The couple will be expected to assist the managers with welcoming guests and carry out occasional shopping and maintenance tasks.
Responsibilities include cleaning the guest rooms as well as dealing with customer service and stock management.
They will also be required to cook breakfast, work in the small residents’ bar and serve at weddings and events.
Responsibilities include cleaning the guest rooms as well as dealing with customer service and stock management.
The job ad states that applicants must have previous housekeeping and customer service experience as well as some experience with computerised reservation systems.
Those interested in the jobs have to have a driver’s licence and also have their own car.
Applicants must also be “physically fit” as they will have to carry laundry and stock up and down a spiral staircase.
The job listing on Indeed states: “We are seeking a couple or two friends/family happy to share one bedroom accommodation. Please include a cover message with your application giving the name of the other person you are applying with.
“We regret we can not accept applications from lone applicants due to our limited staff accommodation.”
It adds: “This is a seasonal contract from 27th March until 31st October 2025, working 42 hours per person per week on a rota, between the hours of 7am and 10.30pm, with split shifts.
Scotland’s Town of the Year
THE castle is just nine miles away from Oban, which has recently been named Scotland’s Town of the Year.
Dubbed as the Seafood Capital of Scotland, the pristine waters that the town sits on are teeming with top-quality fish and shellfish.
The Oban Fish and Chip Shop was previously branded one of the top three chippies in the UK by National Geographic.
With scores of award-winning restaurants and pubs, the town boasts a rich culinary and drinking scene.
The Oban Distillery is one of the oldest and smallest in Scotland.
Established back in 1794, the tiny distiller actually predates the town itself which only became a ‘burgh of barony’ in 1811.
The distillery has just two pot stills and has remained largely unchanged since its renovation in the 1890s.
The pure water flowing from Oban’s lochs and the smokey peat harvested from the land is used to produce their world-class whiskey.
With a small population of just 8,500 people, Oban has become the unofficial capital of the West Highlands.
And it’s enjoyed some time in the limelight thanks to homegrown talent golfer Robert McIntyre – who regularly boasted of his Oban roots as he battled his way to the top 20 of the world rankings.
“Time off is one full day together, plus 2 half days each per week.
“We are a small team and you should be happy to multi-task within the business, working both together and independently.”
Describing Barcaldine Castle, it goes on to say: “It is a well-established, luxury bed and breakfast, exclusive use hire and small weddings business, situated in a stunning rural location.
“The castle has six stylish en-suite guest bedrooms, personally furnished with antiques and high-quality designer soft furnishings.
“Whilst the property retains its historic features, there are 21st-century comforts throughout and we operate to four-star gold standards.”
Anyone interested in the jobs can find more details here.
The caslte is located in Argyll just nine miles north of Oban[/caption]
