HOUSEKEEPER/COOK (with/without a partner to work as gardener/handyperson or follow own career) required to care for active elderly couple in North Yorkshire Queen Anne farmhouse near Thirsk. Current staff leaving suddenly to return overseas. General care of house/laundry, simple cooking and must be prepared to take full responsibility in owners’ absence. Sunny unfurnished 2 bed CH flat adjacent to farmhouse, large kitchen/diner, sitting room. Driver essential. Could suit single parent.