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Travellers Staying At This Place In Scotland Take Turns Running The Bookshop Downstairs

At The Open Book, in Wigtown, Scotland, you can fulfill your dream of running a bookstore. The unique Airbnb flat costs just 57 USD a night, but it comes with a stipulation: renters also work at the bookshop on the first floor, doing everything that a regular bookshop owner might do.

“This project started about two years ago,” the owners told Bored Panda. “We wanted a way for people to experience the dream of having their own bookshop by the sea in Scotland (who doesn’t fantasize about that?), without making a huge commitment. We though creating a bookshop holiday was the answer.|

More info: Facebook | Airbnb (h/t: lostateminor, mymodernmet)

Have you ever dreamt of having your own bookstore?

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“How much you work, or IF you work, is really up to you,” Open Book told Bored Panda

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The second floor flat can comfortably accommodate two visitors

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“All of our guests are beautifully unique, with their own stories to share”

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“One of my favourites was a couple in their 80’s, who came to The Open Book for their honeymoon”

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Come make your dream a reality!

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Image credits: The Open Book / Cassie

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Arty 8 years ago

Am I the only one to find that 57USD a night and having to work at the same time is greatly exaggerated?

15points

DariaB 8 years ago

No, you're not the only one. But I'd have to compare to US' accomodation prices' standards. But indeed I'd rather take a work+stay program, or pay a bit more and enjoy my free time.

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JessicaRucki 8 years ago

so your telling me people pay to have the privilege to work for free? Sounds awful. Wonder if this violates any regulation standards considering most travelers don't have a working permit.

8points

EmmaBlackburn 8 years ago

I have a superb flat in Perth - I enormous executive bedroom - all top quality - en suite bathroom with double wash basin double Jacuzzi bath shower and loo - separate loo in the flat - fully equipped kitchen - open dining room - sitting room - 1st floor - best street in town in the café quarter - entry by buzzer phone - communal hall and garden on ground level and local estate agents are telling me the most I can get in rent is £600 pcm - which is £20.00 per night..........how does that work?????

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Quant 8 years ago

60 bucks AND working... hahahahaha... oh dear...

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Arty 8 years ago

Am I the only one to find that 57USD a night and having to work at the same time is greatly exaggerated?

15points

DariaB 8 years ago

No, you're not the only one. But I'd have to compare to US' accomodation prices' standards. But indeed I'd rather take a work+stay program, or pay a bit more and enjoy my free time.

3points

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JessicaRucki 8 years ago

so your telling me people pay to have the privilege to work for free? Sounds awful. Wonder if this violates any regulation standards considering most travelers don't have a working permit.

8points