Irina Mappin
Camelot Castle
Irina Mappin is a co-owner of the magical property, The Camelot Castle Hotel, which is situated atop a hill that looks down upon the ruins of the Tintagel Castle in England's Cornwall region. Her husband, John Mappin and business partner Ted Stourton purchased the hotel and refurbished it to reflect the scenery and spirit of the area, which takes into account the legend of King Arthur and the famous Knights of the Round Table. The partners are all in agreement about the purpose of the hotel, which is to create a place of refuge and a corner where people can come to regenerate and gain new insights that will help them in life. The hotel and the surrounding area encourages creativity with its inspirational views and atmosphere. The hotel has come to be known as a unique space for people to share not only in the extraordinary beauty, but in the strength that is created by visitors with a goodwill who share their own visions and ideas. At the Camelot Castle Hotel, there is a desire to copy deep and inspirational precedents that are taken from historical examples, which result in demonstrating how to elevate a culture through creative people of good will. One of the great historical examples that the hotel follows is that of Haroun Al Raschid, who governed the Arab world in 800 AD and became known as the architect that ushered in the Golden Age through his insistence on education and regularly sharing ideas with one another.
Painting as a High Form of Communication
Irina Mappin is an art collector and became acquainted with Ted Stourton through his paintings, which she viewed in an exhibition. She was enamoured with the communicative quality of his work and with his ability to express truth and life through his brushstrokes. Her family purchased one of his paintings and she became a good friend of the artist. Ted Stourton, as one of the co-owners of the hotel, has an art studio in the hotel where he regularly works. His has become a famous name amongst collectors around the world who steadily make their way to the Camelot Castle to meet him, gather advice and view his newest paintings. A large selection of his paintings are on permanent exhibition in the hotel's private gallery and collectors have arrived to view and buy many of them in the past months.
Background and Personal Interests
Many of Irina Mappin's personal ancestors were influential in the ruling houses of Russia. One of them, His Noble Excellency Ablak, was a teacher and advisor to the court of the very first Tsar of Russia. Her grandfather belonged to the Russian intelligentsia, helped shape the character and style of Kazakhstan and is known for his letters and high quality communications throughout the world. Irina Mappin carries those same qualities with her today, as she places an emphasis on education and sharing information with others through high quality forms of communication, such as is found in art. She received her education in economics and political science in one of the top universities in Britain and is known for her philanthropic endeavours. A huge fan of animals, she owns two Labradors and one French bulldog. Amongst her other interests and talents, she loves ballet, choreography and gardening. She shares her life with her many friends around the world and places an emphasis on beauty, aesthetics as she tries to convey these important aspects in life to others through her connection with the Camelot Castle Hotel.
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