The Team

Special People

We are incredibly grateful to the wonderful team of people who work with us to look after this special place; none more so than Megan & Roy, who have worked here at Homme for over 55 years as housekeeper and gardener, respectively.

It feels true, as someone once said, that the house is ultimately the boss. Well, the boss owes them all a huge debt. They are a camera shy bunch, but a brief glimpse is offered below…

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MATRIARCH & OWNER

Jocelyn

The current owner of Homme, Jocelyn took a leap of faith and moved here with her husband John in 2001 to support the previous generation. They took the bold step of opening the house for weddings in 2004, and it is their tireless passion and determination which has made the place what it is today. Since Charlie’s and Sarah’s return Jocelyn has been less involved in weddings but continues to manage the Estate on a day-to-day basis, squeezing the pretence of retirement and the odd game of Bridge in now and again. Jocelyn was made MBE for Services to Heritage & Charity in Herefordshire in the New Year’s Honours in 2025.

MANAGER

Charlie

Charlie, one of Jocelyn’s and John’s three children, sensibly leaves the power tooling to his more capable half, but has other varied responsibilities at Homme, including planning events and managing the accounts and marketing (including the design of this website). He has mastered many new skills at Homme, wrangling the giant floor polisher and axe-wielding among them.

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MANAGER

Sarah

Sarah has a unique perspective on weddings at Homme, having been bride, maid of honour/guest and organiser of gatherings here. She lives in the Tower wing of the house with husband Charlie and can turn her hand to most things, from painting and decorating to flower arranging and buttonhole pinning. She is also an AMUSF qualified professional upholsterer and has breathed new life into many pieces around the house. She is never happier than with a dangerous tool in her hand.

HOUSEKEEPING

Linda

Linda is a whirlwind who covers the ground in a blur with Carolyn keeping the guest bedrooms and bathrooms pristine. She has a PhD in linen management and is brilliant at keeping on top of the myriad things which need to be looked after on a daily basis.

HOUSEKEEPING

Carolyn

Carolyn works hand in hand with Linda to keep everything shipshape and sparkling clean with a wonderfully sunny disposition. She makes us all jealous with her regular trips abroad.

GARDENS & GROUNDS

Billy

Billy is a one man army, helping to look after and further develop the beautiful gardens and grounds here at Homme. Trained in both arboriculture and horticulture, and with fruit tree care in his blood, his energy, enthusiasm and dedication are invaluable to all those who enjoy the beautiful outdoor areas around the house.

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CANINE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

The Wire-Haired Dachshunds

We have yet to work out how to harness the unique talents of Inca, Nita and Otter for weddings at Homme, but they are much loved members of the family. They are to be seen heading out on leads for a walk in the parkland, which usually resembles a kind of chaotic, sausage dog maypole dancing affair.