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The Rosemary Inn
Gazebo in garden
From the main square take the road to the left, next to the House of Spirits, you will see a quaint split level wood and stone building. You see many windows and the two levels stretch wide to accomodate many visitors. Once you step inside, and walk down a short hall passage and into the foyer. Where you stand now, on a circular wood pattern gleaming with polish and topped by a homespun rug of muted and worn colors. Above is a large and intricate half circle of glass.
Down a short passage and off to the right, is the dining area. A large round table takes up most of this area. The table is graced with a simple flower vase atop a doily of intricate design. The adjoining room is a sitting room complete with a fireplace and fussy overstuffed chairs.
Up the stairs in the foyer, you come to the rooms. Each room is designed for resting. A small chair and table along with a chamberpot and, of course, a bed with a pretty blanket.
In the back of the house there is a vegetable garden and a small pathway with natural beauty to see. At the end of the pathway is an wooden gazebo with pretty benches inside. And of course for those lazy days of summer, there is a garden swing that seats 3 comfortably. There are scattered benches along the path made of smooth wood.
Gazebo in garden
From the main square take the road to the left, next to the House of Spirits, you will see a quaint split level wood and stone building. You see many windows and the two levels stretch wide to accomodate many visitors. Once you step inside, and walk down a short hall passage and into the foyer. Where you stand now, on a circular wood pattern gleaming with polish and topped by a homespun rug of muted and worn colors. Above is a large and intricate half circle of glass.
Down a short passage and off to the right, is the dining area. A large round table takes up most of this area. The table is graced with a simple flower vase atop a doily of intricate design. The adjoining room is a sitting room complete with a fireplace and fussy overstuffed chairs.
Up the stairs in the foyer, you come to the rooms. Each room is designed for resting. A small chair and table along with a chamberpot and, of course, a bed with a pretty blanket.
In the back of the house there is a vegetable garden and a small pathway with natural beauty to see. At the end of the pathway is an wooden gazebo with pretty benches inside. And of course for those lazy days of summer, there is a garden swing that seats 3 comfortably. There are scattered benches along the path made of smooth wood.
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Harlech Castle by Henry Gastineau
CASTLE KONUNWYCK
Off in the distance, on the towering hill of Crym Peak, stands in all majesty, a grand building of stone.
It is a long walk. First, you cross an expanse of barren ground, kept free of trees so marauding bands can be seen by the arbalists and shot down by the deadly crossbows. The other wall is sheared straight to the water, like someone took a sword and sliced straight down the side, with a deadly drop. No one would dare to climb on that side because there is no handholds only flat rock.Then, you will move inside the barrican gate and across the wide stretch of lists where the tourneys are held and horses exercised. A guard identifies you with a glance and allows you to pass. In the times of peace these outer defenses are left open for the workers to pass in and out, but four towers loom on the walls and armed men look down , ready with their bows.
Six big towers spread along the south end, pierced by the arrow slits that promise death to invaders. A deep, wide moat, a heavier drawbridge and weighty porcullis, come next. Again, the guard, at the door, in the thick gate, recognizes you. After passing through the bailey, you will see the palatial home of the baron across the wide courtyard, with the tremendous tower of the donjon rising beside it. The home itself is very large and as beautiful as the chapel in the bailey. All arches and pinnacles with colorful banners, carved stone and beautiful windows that shine and sparkle in the clear air. Off to the right you'll see, a squat building connected to the castle, the cookhouse. The cookhouse is exactly what the name implies and accesses the castle through a door on the side. All meals are prepared here and a small rustic table sits near the door for kitchen staff to dine. The other door leads outside, where linen and all manner of cloth is washed and hung to dry on multiple lines.
The Castle
Once inside the castle, you'll walk through an open area that branches off in several different directions. Most noteable is up a short stairwell on the left. Once you open that door, you will step into an immense gathering and dining hall. You will see a long high table and adjacent lower table for the warriors of the garrison and men-at-arms. This room boasts rich wall tapestries and thick Saracen rugs. A huge fireplace on the far side of the room with many comfortable lounging chairs. Even with all this in the room, there is still ample space for large scale mingeling and dancing. Through the double doors, to the right of the fireplace, you step out onto a low and expansive balcony that looks out over a walk through flower garden. The garden, of course has every flower imaginable along with shade trees and benches scattered throughout the path for resting, stargazing or simple contemplation and enjoyment of the manicured nature around you.
There are numerous rooms in this palacial building, all with different themes. Ex. "The green room with thick pine green floor length curtains and a spring green bed sheet,etc. However,the most impressive room, as you might have guessed is the Master Bedroom.
The Master Bedroom
The Master Bedroom is a huge room with a immense bed with a thick handmade quilt and a lush fur blanket. On the floor there is a beautiful Saracen rug of bold and rich color. On the ceiling is an intricately drawn picture of the open air and sea. Sea creatures and birds drawn with a loving hand, intense oil colors and all the talent of the greatest artists of the time. A heavy mirror hangs on the nearby wall and there is a large trunk in the corner with treasures inside. A large wooden chair with a thick cusion, near the trunk. There is a large window, shutters open with a wonderful view of the coast and turbulent water below. The garderobe is directly across the hall.
The Library
There is a connecting hallway, down two steps; you’ll come to the library. Walk through the double doors and enter a room full from ceiling to floor with books. Off to the side, you’ll see an alcove with a curved window and a plush blanket to curl up or you can sit in one of the many plump chairs or couches scattered about for your comfort.
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