About

We look after exceptional homesand the people who live, stay and gather in them.

Care

Quiet, consistent oversight of the house, its maintenance and the details that protect it over time.

Prepare

Every arrival considered: cleaning, linen, stocking, flowers and the practical touches that make a home feel ready.

Host

Private dining, hosted stays and guest care shaped around the house, the people in it and the way they want to spend their time.

Trust

One discreet point of contact, supported by trusted housekeepers, trades, chefs, hosts and local specialists.

Our mission

To make owning a private home feel effortless.

A well-run house is more than a list of jobs. It needs someone who notices what matters, understands the owner's standards and brings the right people together.

Our role is to remove the day-to-day burden while protecting the character of the home and making every stay feel considered.

Behind The Private House

Personal experience, quietly applied.

The Private House was founded by Charlie Hawkings-Byass, drawing on a background across private households, luxury hospitality and private dining.

The idea is simple: bring the standards, attention to detail and anticipation of good hospitality into the everyday care of a private home.

  • Private household and private chef experience
  • Luxury hospitality background
  • Property preparation and guest hosting
  • Trusted network of chefs, housekeepers, suppliers and specialists

What we do

One house. One trusted point of contact.

We shape the service around each property: from year-round oversight to the preparation and hospitality surrounding a particular stay.

Begin with the house.

Tell us where it is, how it is used and what you would like taken care of. We will shape the right level of support around it.