Bonnie Escapes

22/08/2026

I’m delighted to finally start sharing a little of what I’ve been working so hard on behind the scenes at Bonnie Escapes.

The Gillian Blaylock Mastery Programme starts now, bringing together everything I’ve learned through years of managing holiday homes, guest experience, marketing and property management — but in a much more personal and hands-on way for every owner and every property.

This will all come together with the opening of our new Bonnie Escapes Travel & Visitor Centre Emporium, which will be open by Spring 2027 and will also become a place where holiday home owners can come in, sit down with us and actually talk through their property, their bookings and where they want to take things next.

We will also have a new place for tourists and visitors to the region to come and view just what amazing places and businesses we have in Dumfries & Galloway.

We’ve also brought a new Business Development Manager into the business, who I’ll introduce properly once we’ve got all our ducks in a row!

There is a lot happening, a lot still to uncover, and I’m genuinely excited about where Bonnie Escapes is heading next.

But for now… the Mastery Programme is officially open. ❤️

21/07/2026

17/07/2026

✨ WE ARE HIRING ✨
Luxury Holiday Home Housekeepers
📍 Dumfries & Galloway

Bonnie Escapes Ltd is currently recruiting experienced Housekeepers to join our expanding luxury holiday home team across Dumfries & Galloway.

We are looking for genuinely motivated individuals who take enormous pride in presentation, cleanliness, and delivering exceptional guest-ready standards across our portfolio of beautiful holiday homes.

This is not standard domestic cleaning — we are seeking high-calibre individuals with excellent attention to detail, professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently during busy holiday changeovers.

✨ The Ideal Candidate Will:
• Have previous housekeeping or holiday home experience
• Have exceptional attention to detail
• Take pride in delivering five-star standards
• Work well independently and within a team
• Be reliable, hardworking & trustworthy
• Understand luxury guest expectations
• Have flexibility during peak tourism periods

✨ Essential Requirements:
• Full driving licence
• Own transport essential
• Must live within Dumfries & Galloway or surrounding rural areas
• Weekend availability may be required

✨ What We Offer:
• £14.50 per hour
• Mileage paid
• Travel time between properties paid
• Flexible hours with opportunity for additional work
• Friendly & supportive working environment
• Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding business

📩 To Apply:
Please send your CV and a short covering letter explaining:
• Why you would suit the role
• Relevant experience
• Why you would like to work with Bonnie Escapes

📧 [email protected]

29/05/2026

So delighted to welcome Donna in to her new role in the Bonnie Group.

23/05/2026

23/05/2026

✨ WE ARE HIRING ✨
Luxury Holiday Home Housekeepers
📍 Dumfries & Galloway

Bonnie Escapes Ltd is currently recruiting experienced Housekeepers to join our expanding luxury holiday home team across Dumfries & Galloway.

We are looking for genuinely motivated individuals who take enormous pride in presentation, cleanliness, and delivering exceptional guest-ready standards across our portfolio of beautiful holiday homes.

This is not standard domestic cleaning — we are seeking high-calibre individuals with excellent attention to detail, professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently during busy holiday changeovers.

✨ The Ideal Candidate Will:
• Have previous housekeeping or holiday home experience
• Have exceptional attention to detail
• Take pride in delivering five-star standards
• Work well independently and within a team
• Be reliable, hardworking & trustworthy
• Understand luxury guest expectations
• Have flexibility during peak tourism periods

✨ Essential Requirements:
• Full driving licence
• Own transport essential
• Must live within Dumfries & Galloway or surrounding rural areas
• Weekend availability may be required

✨ What We Offer:
• £14.50 per hour
• Mileage paid
• Travel time between properties paid
• Flexible hours with opportunity for additional work
• Friendly & supportive working environment
• Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding business

📩 To Apply:
Please send your CV and a short covering letter explaining:
• Why you would suit the role
• Relevant experience
• Why you would like to work with Bonnie Escapes

Applications without a covering letter may not be considered.

📧 [email protected]

22/05/2026

✨We are Hiring ✨
Luxury Holiday Home Housekeeper

Exceptional standards. Beautiful properties. Five-star guest experiences.
Bonnie Escapes Ltd is currently recruiting experienced Housekeepers to join our expanding luxury holiday home team across Dumfries & Galloway.

We manage a growing portfolio of luxury holiday homes and are looking for individuals who genuinely take pride in delivering immaculate presentation standards and exceptional guest-ready properties.

📍The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Have previous housekeeping or holiday home experience
- Take enormous pride in presentation and cleanliness
- Have exceptional attention to detail
- Work efficiently and professionally under pressure
- Be reliable, trustworthy and hardworking
- Be able to work independently and within a team
- Understand luxury guest expectations
Have flexibility during peak tourism periods

📍Essential Requirements:
- Full driving licence
- Own transport essential
- Must live within Dumfries & Galloway or surrounding rural areas
- Weekend availability may be required

📍Duties Include:
- Full holiday home changeover cleans
- Luxury-standard bed presentation
- Deep cleaning kitchens and bathrooms
- Linen handling and replenishment
- Restocking guest items
- Reporting maintenance or property issues
- Preparing properties to exceptional guest-ready standards

📍What We Offer:
- £14.50 per hour
- Mileage paid
- Travel time and mileage between properties paid
- Flexible hours with opportunity for additional work
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding business
- Important Application Information

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are only able to consider applicants who provide a short covering letter explaining:

- Why you would be suitable for this role
- Any relevant housekeeping or hospitality experience
- Why you would like to work with Bonnie Escapes
- Applications submitted without a covering letter may not be considered.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to: [email protected]

22/05/2026

Running a small independent holiday business is something I take enormous pride in — but sometimes people genuinely do not realise the level of work, time, coordination and commitment that goes on behind the scenes before a guest even arrives.

At Bonnie Escapes, we don’t simply “hand over keys.”

We coordinate housekeeping teams, maintenance schedules, hot tub checks, laundry operations, guest communication, owner arrangements, welcome hampers, fresh linens, towels, check-in details, check-out planning and staff rotas — all to ensure every single property is presented to the highest possible standard for every guest arrival.

Many weeks involve 60, 70 and even 80-hour working weeks to ensure everything runs smoothly.

So when dates are reserved, owners rearrange their own plans, housekeeping are scheduled, rotas are organised, and multiple genuine enquiries are turned away for a booking that then simply doesn’t materialise — it has a very real impact on a small business.

We completely understand that plans can change, and communication is always appreciated. But booking accommodation with no intention of paying deposits or following through creates unnecessary disruption not only for us, but for owners, staff, and other guests hoping to secure availability.

Behind every booking is a huge amount of real people, real time, and real effort.

We are incredibly grateful to the vast majority of our wonderful guests who appreciate the care, detail and hard work that goes into what we do every single day. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who supports small businesses like Bonnie Escapes.