A permanent full-time job at a hotel in Callander, in the heart of the Trossachs, offers live-in staff accommodation with an en-suite room and three meals a day provided seven days a week. The role at Loch Achray Hotel pays £12.71 an hour and requires at least 30 hours of work per week.
Location and lifestyle benefits
Callander sits on the River Teith within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Known as the "Gateway to the Highlands," the town has a Victorian tourism history and links to Scottish folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor. The area offers scenic walks, dramatic gorges, waterfalls and sweeping Highland views, making it appealing for those who enjoy the outdoors.
The staff accommodation is located just 100 metres from the hotel, with each room featuring an en-suite. This allows workers to walk to and from work without needing a car, saving on travel expenses such as petrol, bus fare or taxi fare.
Working conditions and perks
The three-star hotel is open 50 weeks of the year and closes from 2 January, giving staff a break after the festive period. As a hospitality job, the successful applicant will be expected to work on Christmas Day and Hogmanay during the busy season. The role provides all uniform and has laundry facilities on site.
As a general assistant, duties span both front-of-house and back-of-house areas. The job listing on Indeed and Glassdoor states: "Are you looking for a new adventure? An excellent opportunity to save for travelling in the future or deposit for a home." It adds: "We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic General Assistants to join our dynamic team at our busy coach tour hotel - Loch Achray Hotel. Open for 50 weeks of the year."
The listing continues: "This position is based at Loch Achray Hotel, Trossachs, Callander, FK178HZ. Are you willing to relocate?" For those hoping to save for a house deposit, put money aside for a future trip, or simply enjoy a change of scenery, the role could make wages go further while living in one of Scotland's most scenic locations.
