The Irish Inn
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THE IRISH INN is stone and log chalet in the Shawnee National Forest near the most spectacular canyons and waterfalls in Southern Illinois wine country. The structure is in harmony with the wilderness setting and features a Frank Lloyd Wright wodden foundation. Camp Ondessonk and the Tunnel Hill State Bicycle Trail are very near to The Irish Inn.
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The Irish Inn Video: The Irish Inn offers a wee bit of Europe in the Shawnee National Forest near the Tunnel Hill State Bicycle Trail, Bellsmith Springs, Burden Falls, Dixon Springs, Ferne Clyffe, Jackson Hollow, Jackson Falls, Lake Glendale, the Ohio River, Trigg Tower, Lusk Creek Canyon, Millstone Bluff, Indian Kitchen, Pounds Hollow, Rim Rock, Garden of the Gods, Native American sites, and other beautiful nature areas. 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, a full unbelievably big Irish breafast, and there is no extra charge for the blarney, storytelling, and good Irish luck. Plan a celebration here or elope to The Irish Inn. See why ST. LOUIS magazine included The Irish Inn on their list of the 100 must-see places in eight states surrounding Missouri!
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Inn Details
The Irish Inn offers a wee bit of Europe in the Shawnee National Forest near the Tunnel Hill State Bicycle Trail, Bellsmith Springs, Burden Falls, Dixon Springs, Ferne Clyffe, Jackson Hollow, Jackson Falls, Lake Glendale, the Ohio River, Trigg Tower, Lusk Creek Canyon, Millstone Bluff, Indian Kitchen, Pounds Hollow, Rim Rock, Garden of the Gods, Native American sites, and other beautiful nature areas. Stay in a stone and log chalet, comfortably cool in summer with blazing log fires in winter. Enjoy the company of a genuine Belfast-born innkeeper, a full Irish breafast, and there is no extra charge for the blarney, storytelling, and good Irish luck. Plan a celebration here; elope to The Irish Inn; or enjoy one of our fun special stays. The Irish Inn is located in the amazing wine country of Southern Illinois. See why ST. LOUIS magazine included The Irish Inn on their list of the 100 must-see places in eight states surrounding Missouri!
Innkeeper Information
Innkeepers Description:
The McCreerys are world travelers, and mementos from adventures on six continents are displayed in The Irish Inn. Brian, a native of Belfast, Northern Ireland, plays the clarinet and makes the full Irish breakfast. Brian & Lynn love being innkeepers and enjoy fireside or Great Room chats with guests and sharing stories. They also hope to visit Antarctica, the world's seventh continent, in the near future.
The innkeepers speak:
Chinese (a little)
Hindi (a little)
Irish
Norwegian (a little)
Portugese (a little)
Russian (a little)
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Number of Cats: 2
Number of Dogs: 1
Other Pets: On grounds/not in guest areas
Features
Type:
Other
Private Home Bed and Breakfast
Bed and Breakfast
Country Inn
Homestay Bed and Breakfast
Property Noted For:
Elope to the Shawnee National Forest
Haunted Holidays & Superhero Specials
Irish / European Atmosphere
Most Pet-Friendly B&B In America
Multi-Cultural & Multi-Lingual
St. Patrick's Day Every Day in March
Antiques/decor
Excellent views
Family Travel
Fitness
Gourmet food
Group events
Honeymoons
Nature
Peaceful getaway
Romantic escape
Weddings
Amenities
Guest Room:
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
Board games
CD player
Ceiling fans
Coffee/Tea facilities
DVD Player
In-room internet
Fireplace
Fridge
Hairdryer
Hot tub/whirlpool tub
Internet Service
Ironing Board
Library
Microwave
Satellite/Cable TV
TV
Turndown Service
Videos
Wi-Fi
On Site:
BBQ grill
Conference Rooms
Radio
Secretarial services
Telephone
Washer/dryer
Wedding Facilities
Other Amenities:
Fireplaces in All Rooms
Full Irish Breakfast / Ulster Fry
Gilchrist & Soames Bath & Personal Products
California King Sized Beds
Pet & Child Friendly
Greenwich Bay Botanicals
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Mini Escapes
8/26/2011 - 8/27/2012
You are a superhero so be treated like one at The Irish Inn! Get your photo taken by the Superman statue or with your head over Superman or Supergirl, and visit the Superman Museum, open year round. Your deluxe two-day Superhero Vacation includes: Superhero gourmet dinner, chocolates from The Chocolate Factory, unlimited Superman viewing (all Superman films and TV episodes available), Superhero breakfast or brunch, VIP passes to the Superman and Hollywood museums. A one-day deluxe Superhero Holiday is $217 or enjoy a fabulous two-day holiday for $399. These are great holidays for the whole family, so call us at (618) 695-3355 to go up, up, and away!
Stress-Free Wedding
8/26/2011 - 8/31/2012
This package includes your wedding ceremony, minister, cake, ornament, silver service, china, and fine linens that will delight the marrying couple, their attendants, and a total of ten guests. We plan weddings rain or shine, with couples getting their marriage license in Pope County the day before the ceremony. Some weddings that were going to be outdoors in the nature areas have ended up being in front of the fireplace in the Great Room of The Irish Inn due to inclement weather, but this never dampened any spirits! All you have to think about is what you will wear, the bouquet you will toss, and how to get here. This is the lowest-impact way to get married! Prices start at $999 for up to ten guests. Wedding photography can be arranged for those on the smallest budget to those who want a full pictorial record of their special day. To get married in the Shawnee National Forest, call The Irish Inn at (618) 695-5683.
Shaken Not Stirred
8/26/2011 - 8/31/2012
Be James Bond, Q, M, Felix Lighter, Solitaire, Octopussy, Zorin, Goldfinger, or any 007 character for 24 hours at The Irish Inn! Watch our James Bond movies to get you and the spy who loves you in the mood for your special mission! Your deluxe overnight stay valued at $199 includes: gourmet secret agent dinner, flowers arranged by Moneypenny, chocolates from The Chocolate Factory (the non-explosive kind), unlimited 007 viewing (all James Bond films available), and full English breakfast served by 006. Visitors who dress for dinner as characters from 007 films win free bottles of wine, and the most creative guest of the season wins a free night at The Irish Inn! If you don't think 24 hours is long enough to achieve your objective, stay for two days for a cost of $359. You will never say "never" again! Call (618) 695-3355, and ask for "M."
Beer Lovers Getaways
8/26/2011 - 8/31/2012
Have you just had a baby? Do you need some TLC and personalized luxury? You are the perfect candidate for an Irish Babymoon in the Shawnee National Forest. Enjoy specialized spa services or a full day of beauty while in Southernmost Illinois. Then come back to The Irish Inn for a gourmet dinner and a bottle of locally produced wine. Each suite has its own charm, with amazing king-sized beds with seven layers of bliss, botanicals from Greenwich Bay, personal and bath products from Gilchrist & Soames of London, and fireplaces in all sleeping rooms. Indulge yourself -- you deserve it! Our price is $199/suite plus tax/night (based on double occupancy) plus the cost of spa services you select. Call (618) 695-3355 today. Let us know that you read about the Irish Babymoon on bedandbreakfast.com and get a special box of hand-made chocolates!
Father's Day Special
6/1/2012 - 6/30/2012
Let your Dad know you love him this June with a special holiday to The Irish Inn. We offer romance, intrigue, delicious gourmet meals, and adventure, relaxation, and rest. The Irish Inn is located right in the Shawnee National Forest and in the heart of the Southern Illinois Wine Trail. Enjoy a wine-lovers getaway here. Your Dad's one day stay includes two bottles of wine brought to The Irish Inn based on his preferences for $199. He can spend two days touring many of the wineries and amazing sites. This special includes a special dinner one night (British, Irish, French, or Asian Indian), and the rate is $369 plus tax and gratuity. The Irish Inn accepts all major credit cards, PayPal, approved gift certificates, and checks. Call The Irish Inn at (618) 695-3355 of (618) 695-LOVE to book your Dad's special stay!
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Hot Deal: Shaken, Not Stirred Two-Day Ultra Deluxe Holiday
Be James Bond, Q, M, Felix Lighter, Solitaire, Octopussy, Zorin, Goldfinger, or any 007 character for 24 hours at The Irish Inn! Watch our James Bond movies to get you and the spy who loves you in the mood for your special mission! A two-night deluxe overnight stay valued at $500 includes: gourmet secret agent dinner, flowers arranged by Moneypenny, chocolates from The Chocolate Factory (the non-explosive kind), unlimited 007 viewing (all James Bond films available), and full English breakfast served by 006. Visitors who dress for dinner as characters from 007 films win free bottles of wine, and the most creative guest of the season wins a free night at The Irish Inn! We don't think 24 hours is long enough to achieve your objective, so stay two days for the first class gourmet treatment at The Irish Inn and day tours designed especially for you to see the magnificent Eastern side of the Shawnee National Forest and all its wonders. You will never say "never" again! Call The Irish Inn – http://irishinn.tripod.com/ - (618) 695-3355 and ask for "M." Please contact the inn directly at +1-618-695-3355 to redeem this deal.
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Beds
1 King
1 Twin
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(High/Low Season) $199/$129
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Beds
2 King
1 Double
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Bathroom
Private Bath
Bathtub
Shower
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Nightly Rate
(High/Low Season) $169/$119
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 2:00 PM Check Out: 12 Noon
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Minimum Stay: Friday and Saturday nights must include minimum two-day booking.
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Deposit Amount Required: All reservations must be prepaid in full.
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Cancellations: We are a very small but special B&B in a magical location, so we don't do cancellations. We will reschedule a booking in the event of emergency to a later time or issue a gift certificate once. No refunds will be issued.
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Open All Year Round: Y
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Limited
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Guest Pets Allowed: Yes
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinking Description: Guests bring their own alcoholic beverages.
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Drinks Available: N
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Children Allowed: Please let us know about your children and their ages.
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Suitable For Children: Yes
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Childcare Provided: Yes : Extra fees apply - experienced babysitter available in Ozark
Discount Type
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Illinois Bed & Breakfast Association (Monday - Thu
Percent Off: 50% Days Required: 0 -
SIC Alumni Association
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 0 -
SIU Alumni Association
Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 0 -
Western United Cherokee (Monday - Thursday)
Percent Off: 50% Days Required: 0
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Breakfast
Type: Full Irish / Ulster Fry
Time Served: 8AM - 12 Noon
Serving Location: Great Room, Wrap-Around Deck, Breakfast Room, Breakfast/dining area, Guest room
Complimentary Perks
Afternoon Tea
Non-alcoholic Beverages
Signature Dish
Full Irish Breakfast / Uslter Fry
We dare you to finish our full Irish breakfasts served when you want them each morning. Some people call our special Irish sausages "bangers," and they meet a country ham steak, black and white pudding (two specialty Irish meat medallions), bacon (Irish and 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!
Special meal options
Low fat
Restrictive
Vegetarian
British Beefmasters
Star of India
Recipes
Main Dish
Scots Irish Stew
Serves: 8
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Location Type
Bicycle Trail
Native American Sites
Shawnee National Forest
Southern Illinois Wine Trail
Waterfalls & Canyons
Wilderness
Countryside
Lakeside
Wine country
City
Ozark
Distance to city: 5 miles
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Directions to property:
The Irish Inn is way out in the country, but easy to find. If you are traveling South on Interstate 57, be sure to merge onto Interstate 24 just South of Marion. Continue on I-24 and take the Goreville exit (Tunnel Hill Road) on your right, but at the top take a left. Continue on Tunnel Hill Road, and beware of curves until you come to New Simpson Hill School (at top of hill just up from Tunnel Hill State Trail). Turn left onto Route 45, and continue North to Ozark Road. When you see the Ozark General Store on your left, turn right onto Ozark Road (County Route 8 on GPS locators). Continue 4.5 miles to Trigg Tower Road (Zion Cemetery will be on both sides of road), and make sure you make a hard right turn onto a gravel road (Trigg Tower Road). Continue to Soloman Lane, which is less than a mile, and turn right. The Irish Inn is at the bottom of the hill. If you are traveling North on Interstate 24, take exit #14 (Route 45 - Vienna), and turn right (North). Travel to Ozark Road and turn right; continue 4.5 miles to Trigg Tower Road and turn right again (hard right onto gravel road); then go less than one mile to Soloman Lane. Turn right at Soloman Lane, and The Irish Inn is at the bottom of the hill. Use our physical address if you use a GPS locator in your vehicle: 600 Soloman Lane - Ozark, IL - 62972 - USA.
Airport
St. Louis, MO (STL-Lambert-St. Louis Intl.)
Directions to property:
If you do not wish to drive, you can take BART to Marion, Illinois, where the Irish Innkeepers will pick you up. If you rent a car, take Interstate 64 East to Interstate 57 South, be sure to merge onto Interstate 24 just South of Marion. Continue on I-24 and take the Goreville exit (Tunnel Hill Road) on your right, but at the top take a left. Continue on Tunnel Hill Road, and beware of curves until you come to New Simpson Hill School (at top of hill just up from Tunnel Hill State Trail). Turn left onto Route 45, and continue North to Ozark Road. When you see the Ozark General Store on your left, turn right onto Ozark Road (County Route 8 on GPS locators). Continue 4.5 miles to Trigg Tower Road (Zion Cemetery will be on both sides of road), and make sure you make a hard right turn onto a gravel road (Trigg Tower Road). Continue to Soloman Lane, which is less than a mile, and turn right. The Irish Inn is at the bottom of the hill. Use our physical address if you use a GPS locator in your vehicle: 600 Soloman Lane - Ozark, IL - 62972 - USA.
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping
Casino
Gourmet/Fine Dining
Historical interests
Lake
Live Music
Museum
National/State parks
Nature area
Elope or Get Married in Nature Areas
Fishing in Ponds, Lakes & Ohio River
Shawnee National Forest
Tunnel Hill State Bicycle Trail
Western United Cherokee
Canyons & Waterfalls
Picnic area
Religious Services
River
Ruins
Vineyard
Winery
Bicycle riding trails
Bicycles
Bird watching
Boating
Canoeing
Fishing
Golfing
Hiking trails
Horseback riding
Horseshoes
Hunting
Kayaking
Mountain Bike trails
Boulder Climbing, Waterfalls & Canyons
Ghost Tours & Haunted Holidays
Wine Country Tours
Weddings & Elopement Packages
Tunnel Hill State Bicycle Trail (45 miles)
Native American Programs & Sites
Sailing
Shopping
Sight-seeing
Swimming
Water sports
Whitewater Rafting
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- Overall
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A lovely place to stay
- Stayed On: 5 / 2012
- Reviewed On: 5/28/2012
About The Reviewer
55+ years old
- Overall
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- Services
- Value
- Cleanliness
- Dining
The proprietors were wonderful people. The inn was lovely. We had a great time.
Relaxing honeymoon...
- Stayed On: 4 / 2012
- Reviewed On: 5/3/2012
About The Reviewer
Between 36-45 years old
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- Services
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My husband and I stayed at The Irish Inn for two nights during our honeymoon. The inn was... Read more...
Beautiful B&B
- Stayed On: 4 / 2012
- Reviewed On: 4/30/2012
About The Reviewer
Between 45-55 years old
- Overall
- Guest room
- Services
- Value
- Cleanliness
- Dining
Beautiful house, in a beautiful location! The food was outstanding and Brian was very entertaining... Read more...
We Feel Like Family At The Irish Inn!
- Stayed On: 3 / 2012
- Reviewed On: 4/7/2012
About The Reviewer
Between 26-35 years old
- Overall
- Guest room
- Services
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- Cleanliness
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We have stayed at the Irish Inn three times now. Lynn and Brian have always been very welcoming... Read more...
Wonderful place to elope.
- Stayed On: 3 / 2012
- Reviewed On: 3/10/2012
About The Reviewer
Between 36-45 years old
- Overall
- Guest room
- Services
- Value
- Cleanliness
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Brian was full of great tales and a wonderful cook of the full Irish Breakfast. Never dreamed... Read more...
Hot Deal: Shaken, Not Stirred Two-Day Ultra Deluxe Holiday
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Nightly Rate
$131 - $199
- Reviews 104
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Accepts Gift Cards
- Innkeeper(s)Brian & Lynn McCreery
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- Phone
+1-618-695-3355
+1-618-695-5683
+1-618-759-1074
- Address 600 Soloman Lane
Ozark, IL 62972-0097
USA
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