The Castle in Clarens , South Africa
“ Rapunzel , Rapunzel , let down your hair , that I may climb the golden stair .” Nestled in the heart of the Maluti Mountains , Rapunzel ’ s Tower lets you experience the magnificence of castle living . The castle is every bit as magical as what you would expect it to be . Inspired by the fairy tale , Rapunzel ’ s Tower , it offers picturesque views of the Maluti Mountains and the flourishing vegetable garden with rampion below . The castle ' s interior features decor and treasures from across the world including cornerstones from Windsor Castle . Your eyes can feast on the décor and objet d ’ art that have been carefully handpicked from all over the world to tantalize the senses . No details has been spared , so enjoy a true fantasy experience , only fit for royalty .
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Château Herálec in Herálec , Czech Republic
Chateau Heralec , located in the Czech Republic is said to be one of the top ten Castle hotels in the world . Residing outside of Prague , Château Herálec offers a glamorous respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life . The castle which was built in the 13th century was once home to several Czech aristocrats . It also became a textile factory and was a special education school before it was eventually converted into a hotel . The L ' Occitane spa draws people from around the world for its Finnish sauna and Jacuzzi which are located in the castle ’ s tower . Accompanied by an English park from the 18th century , Chateau Herálec is located in the Vysocina region that has the highest amount of World Heritage sites in the country and is dominated by pristine and beautiful nature filled with deep forests , blooming pastures and breathtaking panoramas .