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ntent upon keeping Rapunzel
forever, the sorceress shut her up in a high, high
tower in a forest. She shut Rapunzel up in it so there
was no way for her to get out. The sorceress left neither
stairs nor a door.
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The biggest change to the
Lounge was the front door and staircase that was added
to the tower during the previous century. Throughout
the castle, the theme of angels and cherubs was extensively
used to symbolise the angelic desire of Rapunzel to
one day escape the confines of the tower and be free. |
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| This theme was also used
in the formal lounge area. Entering the room, the guest
is first struck by the impressive and very dramatic
fireplace adorned with cherubs in an antique gold finish.
The size of the fireplace will ensure that even the
coldest Clarens night is comfortable, cosy and warm. |
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The staircase can truly
be described as an outstanding work of art. Delicate
roses handmade from steel lazily curl their way to
the floors above. It is as if a single drop of water
will magically bring the pedals to life. A local artist,
Petro Uys (082-775 4764; wfuys@mnet.co.za), manufactured
the staircase on site. |
| The lounge suite was
custom designed to fit the octagonal shape of the
room and will ensure many hours of comfortable relaxation. |
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”He saw again, and Dame Gothel's promise of ever-lasting
misery and grief died there, proving powerless to restrain the
celebration that followed.”
Above the fireplace a huge painting of the prince and his beloved Rapunzel
leaving the church on their wedding day provides a glimpse of the “celebration
that followed”. This painting is reflected in a heavily gilded mirror
on the opposite wall, again decorated with the ever-present cherubs.
The lounge is equipped with a small library and games to provide entertainment
during those long, lazy days. |
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