Six one-of-a-kind rooms, a full country breakfast each morning, and innkeepers who live on the property. Book straight through the inn’s own booking page. No middlemen.
Questions first? Call (815) 777-0583 or write to innkeeper@cloranmansion.com
Cloran Mansion holds a perfect 5.0 rating on Google across 316 reviews. The breakfasts get mentioned again and again, along with the whirlpool tubs and Paul’s local tips at the table.
Google rating, 316 reviews
as of 2026-10
Unique rooms and a private cottage,
every one with its own bath
Italianate mansion built by
John & Ann Cloran
No cookie-cutter hotel rooms here. Each of the six has a private bath, and nearly every one has a double jacuzzi tub. Every room comes with a full breakfast, free WiFi, a mini-fridge with complimentary water and soda, cable TV, plush robes and central air.
Served family-style in the elegant dining room, so you take what you like and pass on what you don’t. No pressure, and seconds are welcome.
Paul and Janet are the fourth owners of Cloran Mansion since it became a bed and breakfast. They live on the property, as Illinois law requires, and they keep the house welcoming but never stuffy: there when you need them, out of the way when you don’t. Ask Paul at breakfast why the mansion was very nearly never built.
The mansion sits about 1.5 miles from Main Street, on 1.5 acres with a screened gazebo, a 1,600-gallon pond with waterfall, gardens, a swing for two and a patio fire pit. Here is how to fill your days.
Sightseeing facts above come from the inn’s own FAQ and site; tags mark free vs paid as a rough guide only. Confirm hours and prices before you go.
All photographs are the property’s own images from its official website.
Breakfast is served at two seatings, 8:30 and 9:30, each morning in the dining room. It is a full country-style breakfast served family-style.
Current rates are shown on our booking page. Use Check rates on any room to see live availability and pricing.
7 days notice of cancellation is required prior to the day of arrival. If you must cancel within 7 days and your reservation is not re-booked, you will be charged for the full reservation. All cancellations are subject to a $25 service fee. If a winter storm warning is issued the day of your travel, there are no cancellation fees for same-day cancellation.
No advance deposit is taken. Your credit card holds the reservation, and payment is collected at the time of your stay.
Check-in is between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm; check-out is at 11:00 AM. Arriving at a different time? Email innkeeper@cloranmansion.com or call/text (815) 777-0583.
Yes, in Antonio’s Cottage only, which sits about 100 feet from the main house so other guests are not disturbed. The pet fee is $20 per pet per night.
Children under 12 are welcome in Antonio’s Cottage and Sara’s Room only.
Smoking is permitted only outdoors on the grounds.
About 1.5 miles straight down Franklin Street. It is hilly, so most guests drive part of the way, park on Franklin and walk the rest.
Yes. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes, and food allergies, can be handled with advance notice. Mention them when you reserve.
Yes. Some guests prefer the slower months of January to March, when Main Street is quieter, especially on weekdays.
Please call or email to confirm anything not listed here. The innkeepers are happy to help you plan.
Your reservation goes straight through the inn’s own booking page. Or just call or write; Paul and Janet answer themselves.
Check rates and book online through the inn’s ResNexus booking page.