When I go on holiday I don’t want to be working, but not everyone is the same. I’ve just read about  an apartment for rent in Wigmore, Scotland that comes with a catch – if you rent the place you have to do a 40 hour week in the book shop downstairs!

The Open Book Residency is an initiative to draw attention to the difficulties faced by booksellers everywhere. The working holiday is open to anyone and costs from £22 per night. Guests are encouraged to keep a blog as part of the deal.

It’s an interesting idea, and perhaps one with wider applications. Might your place of work be suitable for people looking for a working holiday? If so it could be a win-win for all concerned.