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The Irish Inn |
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The Irish Inn bed and breakfast offers a wee bit of Europe in Southern Illinois' wine country. We are located right in the Shawnee National Forest near the Tunnel Hill State Bicycle Trail, Bellsmith Springs, Burden Falls, Dixon Springs, Ferne Clyffe, Garden of the Gods, Jackson Hollow & Falls, vineyards, wineries (nearest are Hogg Hollow, Bella Terra, Windy Hill, Cache River Basin, and Shawnee), Lake Glendale, the Ohio River, Trigg Tower, Lusk Creek Canyon, Millstone Bluff, and other beautiful natural sites. Stay in a stone and log chalet, comfortably cool in summer with blazing log fires in winter. You will enjoy the company of a genuine Belfast-born innkeeper, and there is no extra charge for the blarney, storytelling, and good Irish luck!
The Irish Inn features antique furnishings, forest views, a great room with masonry fireplace, luxurious super king-sized beds for extra dreamy sleeps (all beds feature Private Quarters' Seven Layers of Bliss hypo-allergenic feather bed systems), luxurious draperies, forest and pond views, comfortable sitting and meeting areas, fireplaces in all bedrooms, HD television with DVD player, satellite TV, high-speed fiber optic wireless internet, small refrigerators, walk-in shower, whirlpool tub, Gilchrist & Soames of London exquisite personal and bath products, Greenwich Bay botanicals, and other European features. You can find us on Facebook, where you can view photos and videos contributed by guests who have seen the best of our corner of the Shawnee National Forest!
You can elope to The Irish Inn or plan your dream wedding here. A Christian (Protestant) minister, Native American, Humanist, or judicial official will be arranged to perform your ceremony in one of the magnificent nature areas nearby the inn. We welcome those having small family reunions, anniversaries, honeymoons, and all couples seeking relaxing romantic getaways. Children, families, and pets are welcome here, and babysitting or pet sitting can be arranged in advance (extra fees apply). Pets are very welcome here, and there are lovely walks for you to take with your pet. The Irish Inn is one of America's TOP TEN Most Pet Friendly B&B's according to "Fido Friendly" magazine! Our pond is well-stocked, and the fish are always biting!
The Irish Inn is widely known its food, and appears on the cover of the Illinois Bed & Breakfast Cookbook! We dare you to finish our full Irish breakfasts served when you want them each morning between 8AM - 12PM. Some people call our special Irish sausages "bangers," and they meet country ham, black and white pudding, Irish and/or American bacon, two, three, or more eggs, sautéed mushrooms, and fried tomatoes on your breakfast plate. Add special breads, jams, juices, coffee, and morning Irish tea (breakfast tea with cream and sugar), and you have a hearty start to the day!
The Irish Inn is a wireless hot spot fueled by the lightning fast fiber optic connectivity, and we can arrange a whole office and staff for long-term visitors. Between the natural beauty here, romance in the air, and the well-practiced lively art of conversation, most guests like a break from the electronic world. Arrange for a deluxe holiday with specially catered meals, picnic luncheons, or ask about dining options in the area. Let us know your preferences, and we will have everything arranged to suit your needs and tastes.
Transportation or rental cars can be arranged for guests arriving by Amtrak (Carbondale), air (Marion), or by BART (St. Louis to Marion). The Irish Inn is an Amtrak rail tourism partner, and is featured on the cover of Amtrak's 2011 bed and breakfast travel guide. Everyone is welcome at The Irish Inn, and we were voted the Most International B&B in North America in 2011. So far we have had guests from all 50 states and 48 foreign nations!
All rates are as published on Webervations, and higher on holidays because many extras are included. We accept cash, checks, government vouchers, IBBA, BBAK, Irish Inn, or gift certificates from the B&B directories where we advertise, all major credit cards, and PayPal. Call (618) 695-3355 to make your reservation. If you are ready to elope or get married at The Irish Inn, call our special hotline (618) 695-5683. The Irish Inn is ranked the #1 place to elope in Illinois by Best Elope Ideas.
We look forward to seeing you as soon as you can get away. Remember the old Irish adage: "When God made time, He made plenty of it! We value regular visitors, and hope you will make The Irish Inn your home away from home on holidays, special occasions, or any time you are in Southern Illinois |
| Activities & Attractions |
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| Antique Shops |
Antiquing |
Apple/Berry Picking |
Beach |
| Bellsmith Springs |
Biking |
Bird Watching |
Boat Cruises on the Ohio River |
| Boating |
Burden Falls |
Canoeing |
Casino |
| Christmas Tree Farm |
Classes and Courses |
Cypress Swamp |
Fine Dining |
| Fishing |
Genealogy |
Golconda Marina |
Golfing |
| Hauntings |
Hiking |
Historical Sites |
Historical Sites |
| Historical Sites & Reenactments |
Horseback Riding |
Hunting |
Jackson Hollow & Jackson Falls |
| Kayaking |
Lake |
Lusk Creek Natural Area |
Museum/Galleries |
| National/State Parks |
Native American Sites |
Native American Sites, Festivals & Gatherings |
Outlet Stores |
| Picnic Areas |
River |
Rock, Boulder & Canyon Climbing |
Sailing |
| Scrapbooking |
Shopping |
Sight-seeing |
Sports Arena |
| Superman Museum & Festival |
Swimming |
Theatre/ Concerts/ Performances |
Tunnel Hill Bicycle Trail |
| Vineyard/Winery |
Vineyards & Wineries |
Water Sports |
Waterfalls |
| Whitewater Rafting |
Wilderness Areas |
Wildlife Preserves |
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Amenities
(Amenities may not apply to all rooms - Please Inquire) |
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| Afternoon Tea |
Air Conditioned |
Alarm Clock |
Amenities Basket |
| Anglo-Celtic Library |
Antiques |
BBQ Grill |
Boat Docks (nearby)
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| Business Travel |
Courtesy Shuttle |
DVD |
DVD Library |
| Fireplace in Common Area |
Fireplace in Room |
Fishing in Stocked Pond |
Flowers In Room |
| Foreign Language Self-Study |
Gardens (at inn) |
Genealogy Library |
Guest Refrigerator |
| Guest Telephone |
Guides for Hiking, Horse Treks, Wine Trails |
Hairdryer |
Handicapped Accessible (Limited) |
| High Speed Data Port |
Ironing Board |
Jacuzzi/Hot Tub in Room |
Kennels |
| King Bed |
Laundry Service |
Library |
Meeting Facilities |
| Microwave |
Parking |
Private Balcony |
Private Baths |
| TV in Room |
Translation & Secretarial Services |
Turndown Service |
VCR |
| Videos |
Wake Up Service |
Wireless Internet |
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| Inn Known For |
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| Amtrak Rail Partner |
Conversant in Most European Languages |
Eco-Friendly |
Elopements & Stress-Free Weddings |
| Fall Foliage |
Family Travel |
Full Chalet & Staff Rental for VIP Guests |
Girlfriends Getaways |
| Gourmet Cuisine |
Group Events |
Honeymoons |
International Friends Welcome |
| Multicultural Environment - Everyone Welcome! |
Native American Cultural Programs & Sites |
Paranormal & Haunted Holidays |
Receptions |
| Romantic Escapes |
Shaken, Not Stirred Secret Agent Holidays |
Superman Special Holidays |
Vegetarian Cuisine |
| Weddings/Vow Renewals |
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| Forms of Payment |
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Cash |
Checks |
IBBA Gift Certificates |
| Irish Inn Gift Certificates |
Master Card |
PayPal |
Visa |
| Discounts |
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| Fourth Day Free! |
Innkeepers Exchange |
Organizations Booking Five Rooms Per Year |
Phi Kappa Phi |
| Southern Illinois University Alumni Association |
State of Illinois Employee Travel Vouchers Honored |
Western United Cherokee |
| Inspections/Associations |
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| Inspections |
| Illinois Bed & Breakfast Association |
| Bed & Breakfast Association of Kentucky |
| Southern Seven Health Department |
| State of Illinois Licensed |
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| Associations |
| Illinois Bed & Breakfast Association (IBBA) |
| Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII) |
| American Bed & Breakfast Inns (ABBI) |
| Bed & Breakfast Association of Kentucky (BBAK) |
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| Languages Spoken By Innkeeper |
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| English |
French |
German |
Italian |
| Learning More Swahili & Turkish |
Little Bit of Mandarin, Hindi, Russian & Norwegian |
Read & Write All European Languages |
Spanish |
| Meals |
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| British Beefmasters Five Courses |
Coq au Vin Five Courses |
Dinner Available |
Full Breakfast |
| Full Country Breakfast |
Full Gourmet Breakfast |
Lunch Available |
Scots Irish Specialties |
| Star of India Subcontinent Feast |
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We dare you to finish our full Irish breakfast or brunch served when you want it each morning. Some people call our special Irish sausages 'bangers,' and they meet a country ham steak, pork chops, bacon (Irish and/or American), two, three, or more eggs, sauteed mushrooms, and fried tomatoes on your breakfast plate. Add special breads, jams, juices, coffee, and morning Irish tea (strong breakfast tea with cream and sugar), and you have a hearty start to the day!
Fruit plates, vegetarian, and other special breakfasts are available when requested when you make reservations. We can say with confidence that neither saint nor sinner has ever left our table hungry!
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| Policies |
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Check In Policy: |
A 2:00 PM check-in is recommended, but not carved in stone. If you arrive early, enjoy a cup of Irish tea while your rooms are being tidied. |
Check Out Policy: |
Suggested time is 12 noon, but sure there's no hurry to leave The Irish Inn. When God made time, He made plenty of it! |
Cancellation Policy: |
In emergency situations we will reschedule your visit once, but otherwise we cannot offer refunds. |
Children:
Infants and Older |
Well-supervised children are welcome at The Irish Inn with notification at time of reservation and payment of surcharges. A sofa/bed is located in the Tipperary Tower suite (along with the two California king beds) to accommodate families. The Dublin Castle Suite has a California king bed and a twin bed. Please note that additional fees apply for every guest beyond double occupancy (two people sharing). |
Childcare:
Yes |
Baby-sitting can be arranged with at least two weeks advance notice -- additional fees apply. |
Deposit Policy: |
Policy: All reservations at The Irish Inn must be prepaid before being confirmed. We accept all major credit cards via Webervations, PayPal, approved gift certificates, money orders, or checks mailed at the time of reservation to The Irish Inn - P.O. Box #97 - Ozark, IL 62972-0097 - USA.
Damages: Since The Irish Inn is filled with lovely mementos and precious things, guests accept financial responsibility if anything is damaged by them, their guests, children, or pets. |
Pets Welcome |
We love animals at The Irish Inn, so please let us know about pets visiting with you when you make reservations. Pet-sitting services and kennels are available -- additional fees apply. |
Pets Living At Inn:
Yes |
Two lovely cats live at The Irish Inn, namely Tabby Tiger, and Cleopatrick. They do not come into the guest areas (unless you really need them!). |
Smoking:
Outside |
Guests may smoke outdoors where waste disposal is provided. If you are thinking about giving up cigarette smoking, consider a week at The Irish Inn to really make the commitment! |
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The McCreery's are wonderful! They made us feel so welcome. The Irish breakfast really is amazing, and since our stay, my husband and I have even gone in search of some of the foods Brian cooked up for us. I grabbed a bunch of pamphlets for the Irish Inn before we left to hand out to friends and family. If that's not a good indication of how great our stay was, I don't know what is.
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Had a wonderful time. Would definately go back
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best we have ever been to. looking forward to another stay with them.
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Monika Sudakov on
09/05/2011 |
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This is our second stay at the Irish Inn. Having stayed at many bnb's, I have to say this property has perhaps the best curb appeal. This incredible log cabin beckons down the lane in an idyllic setting amonst the woods. Once inside, there are a number of unique items to peruse that are an anthropologist, history or travel buffs dream. Rooms are comfortable and clean, the innkeepers great and the breakfast delightful. The traditional irish breakfast complete with several kinds of imported meats and sausages, eggs cooked to perfection, tomatoes, mushrooms, potato bread, all is just delicious and filling. You'll be set for a day of activity, wineries, spas or just relaxing. We look forward to many return visits.
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Brian and Lynn run a first class operation. The Irish Tea we had when we first arrived was to die for. The beautiful and very clean house is within 16 feet of the Shawnee National Forest. We saw numerous deer and turkey. They helped us locate our Sunday church and told us the best part to ride of the Tunnel Hill Bike trail. We are looking forward to our next getaway and relaxing to old Irish stories.
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Liz
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My husband and I had a wonderful 4 night stay at the Irish Inn. Brian & Lynn are excellent Inn Keepers going above and beyond to please their guests. The furnishing are delightful and each room has it's own character. Since this is a destination B&B you can enjoy the peacefulness of the countryside while being quite close to dining and recreational activities. The Inn Keepers have taken the time to plan daily excursions to see the beauty of the area. Brian is a great cook and conversationalist! At this inn you can taste a scrumptious Irish breakfast. Would have liked to have had a few more breakfast choices to accommodate the lighter eater. All in all this was a wonderful experience and I would definitely visit this inn again.
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The Irish Inn is a wonderful place for a great get away, very romantic and beautiful place. We are going back hopefully in December.
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OMG love the place.The ambience is so romantic,great host and fantastic chef.for sure we will be back and recomend to our friends.
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We found The Irish Inn online when looking for a place to get married. This place is amazing! The rooms are wonderful and the innkeepers Brian and Lynn are very personable. They made our stay and our wedding day one we will always remember. We can not wait to come back!
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I had been working 12 hour days and neede a little R&R! I loaded up my English Bulldog, Maybelline, and headed for the Irish Inn. This was our second visit and I knew we were in for a treat. It's so convenient to be able to bring Maybelline along----no hassle or cost of boarding or finding a sitter! Brian and Lynn are so welcoming to all guests whether two or four footed. It's no surprise that Fido Magazine has selected The Irish Inn as the most pet friendly B & B in the USA!!!
I was looking forward to a quiet getaway and that's exactly what I got. The meals (including Brian's full Irish breakfast) were wonderful! They've thought of everything when it comes to amenities----all the creature comforts of a luxury hotel! And, it's all right in the serenity of the Shawnee National Forest!
The only problem was I had to leave. But, I'm already looking forward to my next visit!!!
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Accommodations
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| Rate: $131-$199 |
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Rooms:
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Suites:
2 |
| Handicap Accessible (limited) |
| Children Infants and Older |
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