Housekeeper (Holiday Homes)
Location: Ambleside and surrounding areas
Contract type: Casual Work Agreement (zero‑hour, self‑employed friendly)
Your next chapter
We’re looking for experienced, detail‑driven Housekeepers and Cleaners to support our holiday homes across the Ambleside area. This is a great opportunity for professional cleaners who take pride in high standards and want regular, flexible work within the holiday‑let industry.
You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional changeover cleans that ensure every guest arrives to a spotless, beautifully presented home.
What you’ll be doing
Delivering premium‑quality holiday‑let cleans across properties in and around Ambleside
Completing changeover cleans to tight timescales, any day of the week including weekends
Carrying out deep cleans and refresh cleans as required
Managing linen, including stripping, resetting beds and working with linen procedures
Replenishing supplies and welcome items where required
Checking properties for maintenance or safety issues and reporting concerns promptly
Ensuring properties are secure and guest‑ready after every clean
Representing Travel Chapter professionally while working in our properties
What you’ll bring
Proven experience cleaning holiday lets, serviced accommodation or similar high‑standard environments
Exceptional attention to detail and pride in your work
Flexibility and reliability to support changeover days, including peak periods
Ability to manage linen as part of the cleaning process
Confidence working independently and managing your own time
Strong communication skills and a professional, can‑do attitude
It would be great if you also have
Experience working with multiple properties or portfolios
Your own transport to travel between properties
Availability during busy holiday periods
Payment and flexibility
This role suits self‑employed cleaners or teams who set their own rates. We offer competitive, premium payment terms that reflect the quality and reliability of your work, with consistent opportunities across our Ambleside portfolio.
Why Travel Chapter
We’re the holiday home people. As a B Corp certified business, we care deeply about quality, fairness and the impact we have on people and places. We value our cleaning partners and the vital role they play in delivering standout guest experiences.
If you’re an experienced holiday‑let cleaner looking for flexible, rewarding work with a trusted brand, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your next chapter with Travel Chapter.
With over 30 years’ experience in the holiday letting industry, The Travel Chapter is one of the leading agencies specialising in self-catering accommodation across the UK.
Our expert teams provide an exceptional service to thousands of holiday property owners throughout the UK and thousands of holidaymakers looking to enjoy some quality time away. A personal approach lies at the heart of our business, with regional offices and local property account managers across the country providing an unrivalled face-to-face service.
Behind the scenes, hundreds of dedicated team members keep bookings coming in around the clock, helping potential customers find their perfect accommodation match.
Our promise? Simple, stress-free and successful letting.
Whether you’re a holiday home owner looking to unlock your property’s potential, or a dynamic individual embarking on the next chapter in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
*5-star, Platinum Trusted Service Award 2020 from Feefo - exceptional service as standard*
