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This unique idea quickly spread and attracted the attention of book lovers across continents. The Open Book is a completely unique apartment rental experience in Wigtown, a town in Scotland famous for its large number of bookstores and reading culture.
A unique experience awaits book lovers at The Open Book. More than just a place to buy books, this bookstore offers a special opportunity for those who want to experience what it's like to own a cultural space. Customers can rent an apartment directly above the bookstore, complete with the right to manage the shop for the duration of their stay.
According to Euro Weekly News, this bookstore currently has a waiting list of up to two years for those wanting a unique opportunity.
Imagine yourself standing behind the counter, cradling your favorite books, freely arranging them on the shelves however you like. You can transform the bookstore space into a small corner of your own world, where you can comfortably choose great titles, design cozy reading nooks, and even host small literary gatherings. With this creative freedom, you can turn The Open Book into a unique cultural destination, deeply personal to you.
Guests can rent an apartment upstairs, which includes the right to manage The Open Book bookstore downstairs during the day. During their stay, guests are free to manage the store as they wish, changing the display, pricing books, and advising customers on books. Currently, The Open Book has a waiting list for tenants for the next two years.
Each individual has the opportunity to decorate the bookstore according to their own preferences.
The facility is operated by Wigtown Festivals, which is also responsible for organizing the town's literary festival. The revenue generated from renting The Open Book currently contributes over £8,000 (approximately €9,000) annually to the company's local charities.
This is a place any book lover would want to visit and experience.
In fact, this is the world's first book-based accommodation and experience model. And it has become a global phenomenon since its launch in 2014. The Open Book, a small seaside bookstore in Scotland, has attracted over 450 visitors since then.
The unique services and novel experiences make this place attractive to many visitors.
Combining a cozy apartment with a unique bookstore creates a completely novel experience. Customers not only enjoy a comfortable living space but also have the opportunity to manage their own bookstore, creating their own personal brand. This is also a great chance for visitors to share their own culture with book lovers from around the world. You can organize book presentations about your country's culture, or simply share interesting stories about your hometown.
