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The Shire Woodstock

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Woodstock with free parking

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Property grounds
Coffee and/or coffee maker
BBQ/picnic area
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
In the heart of Woodstock, The Shire offers a serene retreat by the river. Stroll through the garden, enjoy free bicycle rentals and coffee in the lobby. Stay connected with WiFi and feel at ease with free self parking and a front-desk safe.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

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Standard River View 2 Queen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard River View 2 Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium King | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium River View King | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium River View King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard King

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Riverview 2 Double | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Riverview 2 Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Queen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard River View King | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard River View King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium River View Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Corner River View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Corner River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Queen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard River View Family Room

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard River View Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
46 Pleasant St., Woodstock, VT, 05091

What's nearby

  • Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Woodstock Town Hall Theatre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Billings Farm and Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Woodstock Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • VINS Nature Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • White River Junction Station - 23 min drive
  • Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Public House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Skinny Pancake Quechee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Simon Pearce Restaurant, Retail & Glassblowing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Shire Woodstock

Hotel by the river
The Shire Woodstock provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All 53 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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 50 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 150
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 40 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 6 percent destination fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night plus USD 150 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Shire Woodstock Hotel
Shire Hotel
Shire Woodstock
Shire Riverview Hotel Woodstock
Shire Riverview Woodstock
Shire Riverview Woodstock
The Shire Woodstock Hotel
The Shire Woodstock Woodstock
Shire Riverview Hotel Woodstock
The Shire Woodstock Hotel Woodstock

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shire Woodstock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. A cleaning fee of USD 150 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Shire Woodstock?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shire Woodstock?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shire Woodstock?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Shire Woodstock located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Primary Care - Woodstock and Ottauquechee Health Center. Red Wagon Toy Company and Dana House Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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The Shire Woodstock Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 870 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 870 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 870 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 870 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 870 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in / check-out. Very clean property and rooms. Easily walkable location to every major point of interest in Woodstock. Highly recommend the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful view from the waterside
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very expensive for a room. Our most expensive room of our trip for an average room on a weekday.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Galen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Beautiful view from our room. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel. Clean, well appointed, friendly staff and walkable location. We did not have good weather, but great fire pits and chairs near river.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hidden gem!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

J R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, linens, fridge. Beautiful views of the river. Wonderful staff. Truly is one of our happy places.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Garrett

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

Great time in Woodstock

Great place to stay with family and in walking distance to everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the shire was super cute and perfect for the weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Poor value for the price. Minimally staffed with limited check in time and no breakfast. Shower difficult to figure out, and half the outlets didn’t work to charge phones. Level of service was that of a motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfect family oriented spot for visiting downtown Woodstock. We stayed in one of their family suites. It was spacious and comfortable without being ostentatious. Loved the details in the outdoor space--well tended plants and flowers, as well as, fire pits and Adirondack chairs to hang out by the river.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful pet friendly place in the heart of Woodstock Village. Scenery is lovely, soothing and plenty to do. Can walk to things, bike or hike.
View from the window.
New England town!
Ahhh, Vermont.
The best country store.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Shire was a quiet, friendly hotel with a beautiful river view from our room. I would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful riverside property with comfortable beds, a great view, and cozy fire pit areas with outdoor games like corn hole.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenniffier

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This property does not look like the pictures online. It was clean and had a great location, but past that, it was just an older motel that had been painted and cleaned up. There was no real lobby or check-in desk. They offered coffee in the morning, but it was broken the day we stayed. The view on the back side was pretty, but I really felt like we were in a 2 star motel. No extra amenities, and the furniture looked like it was all from a thrift store; worn out and needed updating. I was hoping for the cost to find it as beautiful as it is in the photos online. The staff was friendly and the room was clean. Note, the hotel room door opens to the outside. There was no interior hallway to our room. This made it feel a little unsafe for two women traveling alone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately our double room only had one chair and no cocktail table… plenty of room for both. Too much fabreeze spray even for my taste. Otherwise clean and well appointed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying in Woodstock and the shore offers walkable stay at a good rate!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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

Lovely stay in the village

Woodstock is charming, I love staying at Shire. Walk to town, plenty to do, tranquil setting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

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

A beautiful location and welcoming Inn

We had a lovely visit at the Shire Woodstock. The room was lovely, comfortable, and in a great location! We enjoyed breakfast at Oakes and Evelyn the restaurant at their sister Inn, The Jackson. It was amazing. We can't wait to return to the Shire and to Woodstock
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
property was great , small grocery store across the street very convenient. Everything in walking distance. Only negative was we arrived on a monday and most restaurants are closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice spacious hotel room. Borrowed bicycle to cycle into town but easily walkable. Lit firepit in the evening, nice touch
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Minaiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and welcoming. The area was very safe but had limited options to do stuff. The room itself was kind of disappointing - the windows didn’t close properly, there was mold in the PTAC unit clearly visible on the vents, and the shower didn’t drain the water efficiently resulting in standing water while showering. The light in the porch didn’t turn off at night and we had really bright light coming into the room at night. The window had a see through blind so it didn’t help keep the light out. The walls were also really thin and we could clearly hear the people next door having a conversation. The property could definitely take some repairs and upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely property in the town of Woodstock. We enjoyed our time there (and all the space in our room!). I left something in our room and did not realize it until the next day. I called the property to ask if anything had been found. They soon got back to me that they had my item and would mail it to me - which they did. I'm extremely grateful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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