lodgekeeper

Grounds entrance guardian

A lodgekeeper is a person who tends the lodge at the entrance to an estate or institution, typically living in the lodge house and controlling access through the gates.

The role combines gatekeeper duties with groundskeeper responsibilities: The lodgekeeper waved us through after checking our invitation.

gatekeeper

sentry

Guard on duty

  • watchmanBuilding security guard
  • guardWatchful defensive attention
  • porterBaggage carrier or dark brew

doorkeeper · checkpoint · entry · admission · access · barrier · gate · gatehouse · visitor log · credentials

hospitality

innkeeper

Lodging establishment operator

welcoming · guests · check-in · reservation · accommodation · service · amenities · bellhop · front desk · inn

caretaker

groundskeeper

Property maintenance worker

handyman · superintendent · janitor · porter · attendant · resident manager · building manager · quarters · cottage · duties

estate

gamekeeper

Estate wildlife manager

manor · hunting grounds · preserve · parkland · countryside · poacher · trespass · keys · lantern · rounds

Opposites
estate hierarchy and role

lodgekeeperlord of the manor

Feudal estate holder

estate owner · master of the house · landowner · squire · lady of the house

access control function

lodgekeepertrespasser

Unlawful entrant on property

intruder · uninvited guest · gatecrasher · visitor · poacher

Family

lodge, lodger, lodges, lodged, lodging, lodgings, keep, keeper, keepers

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G