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South Shire

4.0 star property
Inn in Bennington with a restaurant and a bar

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Terrace/patio
Library
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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grand Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Grand Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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124 Elm St, Bennington, VT, 05201

What's nearby

  • Hemmings Motor News Car Lover's Convenience Store & Vehicle Display - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bennington Potters Yard - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bennington Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Old First Congregational Church - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bennington Battle Monument - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Apple Barn Country Bake Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Dutchman's Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

South Shire

Upscale inn in the business district
You can look forward to a bar, a business center, and a restaurant at South Shire. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, coworking spaces, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at South Shire include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's books and travel cribs
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Tempur-Pedic beds
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 700 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 350 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 125 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet deposit: USD 350 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

South Shire Inn
South Shire Bennington
South Shire Inn Bennington

Frequently asked questions

Is South Shire pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 350 per stay and a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at South Shire?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at South Shire?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Shire?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does South Shire provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 125 per vehicle applies.

Where is South Shire located?

Located in the heart of Bennington, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Green Mountain National Forest, Bennington Arts Guild Gallery, and Fiddlehead at Four Corners. Harmon Hill and Hemmings Motor News Car Lover's Convenience Store & Vehicle Display are also within 10 minutes.

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South Shire Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property owner is very friendly and knowledgeable.He spent a number of years abroad and the decoration in this old Victorian represents his travels.There is also a thai restaurant incorporated inside the house
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Excellent and friendly staff and hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely property

The property at South Shire is beautiful and quiet. We have stayed at a few places in Bennington and it can be hit or miss. The bed in our room was very comfortable and there was also a fireplace and a deep spa tub. Just know that if you book a room for 3 and it is not specified that there is more than one bed they will have to pull in a mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice change from regular hotels. Will always stay there if I’m in Bennington and can’t recommend them enough.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The suite we had in the carriage house was very room and comfortable. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. Would recommend this facility to anyone going to Bennington, VT
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with great restaurant on site. No breakfast available however.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Rather unique We liked the piano player
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Southshire is a beautiful vintage home with original details, great charm, working original fireplace in the large cozy wood paneled parlor. There are games, large comfy sofas, and bookcases full of every genre of books for reading. The dining room is lovely and quaint. My room in the carriage house was very large and furnished with antiques and a working fireplace. Joe, the owner, was extremely nice and very accommodating. He even spent a half hour with me digging my car out of the snow and ice and literally pushing my car out of a snow pile! I can highly recommend a stay at this charming Inn if you are looking for true New England authenticity. Thank you Joe for making this a special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious and comfortable

Spacious and comfortable room and bathroom with lovely details. The fireplace was very nice on a chilly night. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, wife and daughter were very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept B&B in a very nice town. Several good restaurants nearby. Great place to stay in Southern VT
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable lodging with character and convenient location to Prospect Mountain cross country ski center.

8/10 Good

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness
Owner was not terribly customer friendly. So whilst this is. Lovely place to stay the service could be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Location was nice, walkable to town. Carpets beyond stained, wallpaper falling down, no coffee pods for dated keurig, small/one person whirlpool tube....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Piano player was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent several nights at this lovely Victorian era inn in the "Otto Room". The mattress was very comfortable. The shower could use an update and water temperatures fluctuated but had good water pressure. We loved the working fireplace but would have preferred real wood to the duraflame (which is not good for chimneys either as it deposits residues over time that clog chimneys). One could hear the neighbors through the doors a bit - as one would expect from a Victorian aged structure- but did not find it disturbing. If we have any complaints at all it is that the coffee was too thin. But there are ample options for breakfast around the neighborhood. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

thierry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the charm of the place, what a beautiful house with lots of details and character. The fireplace in the room was great too. Great welcoming atmosphere, breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old world charm - this beautiful Victorian mansion is the perfect remedy for the sterile and soulless beige.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful place with very friendly and attentive staff and delicious food. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place has character and history. A very unique experience you shouldn't miss.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome building, rooms and service!

Joe and the staff were extremely kind, helpful and a pleasure to chat with!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, spacious room with robes. Great host, comfy bed. Breakfast available for a fee, so not included. If you're looking for the perfect place to stay, this is it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This gem offers retro charm without “granny kitsch”, a very comfortable room, and a tasty breakfast. Service was friendly and helpful. All in a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the South Shire B&B. Great physical plant, great innkeeper, great location, nice people all around, comfortable bedroom and a great breakfast. We shall return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023