Upon entering the castle is a large circular room bordered by twin staircases that curve along the outer walls, leading up to the First Floor. The floor of the rotunda is composed of Calacatta marble, and was designed with loitering in mind, as numerous cushioned benches and tables, set out with games such as wizard's chess and exploding snap, litter the space. Doors underneath each staircase lead out into the rest of the Ground Floor, with the Assembly Hall and Library to the east, and the Dining Hall and Portiport to the west. A large, open archway in the north leads out into the Courtyard, and the sounds of a gentle breeze and birdsong provide a gentle backdrop to the space.