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This is every book lover's dream.
Do you dream of being on holiday and reading lots of books?
Whether lying on the beach, tucked into a cosy chair by a fireplace or relaxing on the flight with your latest read, many people see holidays as a time to get some serious reading done or unwind with a good book.
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Some booklovers have probably also dreamt about owning a bookstore.
What if you could combine your love of books and a dream holiday?
Thanks to The Open Book, this dream can now come true.
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The Open Book, located in Wigtown, Scotland, is a bookshop with an upstairs apartment.
The area has a little bit of everything, including the ocean, woodlands, castles, nature reserves, a whisky distillery, cycling trails and much more.
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Wigtown is known as Scotland's National Book Town, and this is the bookworm's perfect getaway.
This experience is the first ever bookshop holiday/residency experience in the world.
The listing states: "We'll give you your very own apartment and bookshop below, supported by a team of friendly volunteers to make your trip as lovely as possible. Set up by The Wigtown Festival Company, The Open Book's aim is to celebrate books, independent bookshops and welcome people around the world to Scotland's National Book Town."
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Here is a list of everything included in your stay:
Accommodation
- Entire private apartment (above the bookshop)
- 1 bedroom with a double bed and a single bed
- 1 private bathroom
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Washer and dryer
- Refrigerator and microwave
- Free street parking
- WiFi and laptop provided
Bookshop
- Full access to your very own independent bookshop
- Flexibility to run it as much or as little as you wish
- Support and orientation from local volunteers
- Set up by The Wigtown Festival Company to promote book culture
- Access to the apartment is via a steep staircase
- This is a paid cultural tourism experience (not a job or volunteer role)
- Guests are responsible for ensuring any required visas or travel documents
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