South Shire

4.0 star property

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Reception
Deluxe Room
Terrace/patio
Library
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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124 Elm St, Bennington, VT, 05201
  • Fiddlehead at Four Corners
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Harmon Hill
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Hemmings Motor News Car Lover's Convenience Store & Vehicle Display
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Grand Studio Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

South Shire

Inn in Bennington with a restaurant and a bar
Along with a restaurant, this inn has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and free use of bicycles are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
South Shire offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include slippers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the inn include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at South Shire. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Green Mountain National Forest. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Steps from Green Mountain National Forest and 4 minutes by foot from Bennington Arts Guild Gallery
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center, a meeting room, and coworking spaces are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this inn measures 700 square feet (65 square meters) and includes conference space. Ski storage, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at South Shire. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Bennington inn.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
South Shire has a restaurant on site.

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 public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • On-site parking options include a carport
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 10 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Free bike hire
  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Travel cot

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (700 square feet)
  • Coworking spaces
  • A meeting room

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Slippers

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: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 350 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
South Shire offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive key retrieval information.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

South Shire Inn
South Shire Bennington
South Shire Inn Bennington

South Shire Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary, Gonzales

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unable to provide breakfast. Really disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Excellent and friendly staff and hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Unique stay. We enjoyed it. Of note, no reception past 7p. We didnt realize enough bath towels were provided until after 7p and therefore nothing could be done. The appliance with usb charging capability didnt work. I mentioned this to the manager in the am but he dodnt seem to care.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Victorian building. The owner was wonderful! We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with family
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

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping not up to par, dusty, bathroom floor not mopped, ancient upholstery in room and public area lumpy, felt springs, not comfortable. Staff was pleasant and helpful. The B&B does not include breakfast! Breakfast and dining pricey and exotic, so not used. We are not walkers, but area very walkable. Knowledge of off season closures a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pascale

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and charming historic property with amazing service. The owner, John, is at the front desk and is a wonderful person. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pascale

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Sang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Typical historical bed and breakfast - our room was large and the bed was comfortable. Appreciated the extras like bottled water and a log for the fireplace. The decor was period appropriate and well done but the room would benefit from a refresh of things like the shower and the carpet, especially at this price point.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and safe area. Beautiful old home. The furnishings were quit old but in excellent condition. The home was original, nothing in the architecture was compromised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was overall good, but there was not enough off-street parking for everyone and Bennington does not allow overnight street parking in the winter.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024