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South Shire

4.0 star property
Inn in Bennington with restaurant and bar/lounge

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South Shire, in the business district, offers travelers coworking spaces and a business center. Guests enjoy reliable in-room WiFi, use free bicycles to explore, and often praise the staff's genuine helpfulness, enhancing their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$229
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Studio Suite

Deluxe Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Studio Suite

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Garden
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

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Grand Studio Suite

Grand Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
124 Elm St, Bennington, VT, 05201

What's nearby

  • Fiddlehead at Four Corners - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hemmings Motor News Car Lover's Convenience Store & Vehicle Display - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bennington Potters Yard - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bennington Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Old First Congregational Church - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Madison Brewing Company Pub & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

South Shire

Upscale inn in the business district
You can look forward to a bar, a business centre 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 bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in reception, concierge services and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at South Shire boast comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and Tempur-Pedic beds
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Children's books, heating and daily housekeeping

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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 transport

  • 24-hour return 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

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 centre
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

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 per cent 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 are 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.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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 per cent

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-authorise 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at South Shire?

As of 19 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Shire on 21 Nov 2025 start from AU$228.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

South Shire Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique historical property, the furnishings are all lovely antiques. The parlor room is a beauty and it was so nice to have a cup of tea there at the end of the day. Everyone is friendly and accommodating. It was like staying at your great aunt's glamorous home...welcoming and comfortable. The bed was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful setting. Clean and well kept. Relaxing y to o sit on the front porch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place to stay walking distance from brewery.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Victorian mansion and furnishings. Excellent continental breakfast. Easy walk to historic downtown Bennington.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk clerk was clueless. There was no on-property parking available. Room was uncomfortably warm. Bath was empty. Run down properly. All-around terrible. My scores are generous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
South Shire is a beautiful place filled with history and character. The staff were wonderful; kind and attentive. They were welcoming to us and our pup throughout the stay. We were very happy with the quality of the mattress and linens as well as the ac being nice and cold on a very hot day (not always things you find in an older bed and breakfast.) We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was charming and the room was spacious and wonderfully cool. Some areas were a little worn but overall very pleasant!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Interesting hotel in special old building;friendly personnel, superb Thai restaurant. A real surprise
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bennington is not what I remembered.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quaint. It’s a very old house so it is very creaky. It was nice and quiet otherwise. There was a mixup in rooms with not much of an apology. Once I had unpacked I was told I needed to move to another room because new staff gave me a reserved room. All in all it was a nice place but not sure I would go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

rev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very nice inn and staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Excellent and friendly staff and hospitality!
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

10/10 Excellent

GARY

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

Antique lovely but a little lacking in conviences

This inn is a trip back in time. Antique everything, which I loved but some wouldn't. No tv or refrigerator came with the room, and there weren't a lot of outlets either, but the place is beautiful. It all depends on what you are looking for. The other thing is that its a long way up a spiral staircase to the second floor with no elevator, so if you aren't good with stairs it probably isn't good for you. Still a beautiful house that the owners have restored to near original condition with antique furniture, etc...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

Paul

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

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

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

Pascale

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

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

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