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South Shire

Property class: 4

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A covered porch with wicker furniture, a patterned rug, and an American flag.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $224
$206 nightly
$224 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30

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124 Elm St, Bennington, VT, 05201
  • Place, Green Mountain National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bennington Potters Yard
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Vermont College
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a fireplace, and a door.

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large wooden bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with two wooden beds, a wooden wardrobe, a chair, and a desk.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a leather armchair, and a classic chair in a room with a carpeted floor and floral wallpaper.

Deluxe Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed in a bedroom with a fireplace, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a bedside table with a lamp, a radiator, and a window with floral curtains.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, wooden dresser, and a chair.

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a white metal frame, a dresser, a mirror, and a small table.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a mirror, and a window.

Grand Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bennington

With a stay at South Shire, you'll be centrally located in Bennington, steps from Green Mountain National Forest and 4 minutes by foot from Bennington Arts Guild Gallery. .This bed & breakfast is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Fiddlehead at Four Corners and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Bennington Potters Yard.
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What's nearby

  • Green Mountain National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fiddlehead at Four Corners - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bennington Potters Yard - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bennington Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Southern Vermont College - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

About this property

South Shire

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 bed & breakfast include complimentary bicycles.

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

Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
At South Shire, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Bennington? This bed & breakfast has 700 square feet (65 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
South Shire has a restaurant on site.

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 passes
  • 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 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
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
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
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

South Shire Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Charming B&B style hotel in beautiful Bennington, VT.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Talk about charm...this is a beautiful and well-maintained Victorian home. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean and well appointed. The Thai restaurant inside the inn was excellent, and there was a live pianist on Friday evening to add to the charm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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South Shire is a quaint Victorian Inn on Elm Street within walking distance to the center of Bennington, VT. The Inn has a family feel and elegance. We traveled as a couple. It was easy to get to sites and enjoy fine restaurants. The Inn is in keeping with the feel of strength of the Bennington community, as a place for artists, musicians, and people's expression generally to thrive. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend South Shire.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet, peaceful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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Room was clean staff was good. Based on pictures we thought the jetted tub was larger
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great period decor! Spacious rooms and an inviting living room to relax. Also walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants was a real plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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It’s a very nice inn and staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute place to stay walking distance from brewery.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place in Bennington

Nice place to visit while in Bennington. Walking distance to downtown and a nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent and friendly staff and hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A+ service, room we stayed in was perfect size with king bed. had an issue with heater first night but Inn Keeper was great to deal with and provided alternative heat source on first evening plus they have working fireplace (bonus++). We stayed 3 nights and just enjoyed ourselves during our visit. would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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Very nice stay, wife and daughter were very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Victorian mansion and furnishings. Excellent continental breakfast. Easy walk to historic downtown Bennington.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Pretty property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable lodging with character and convenient location to Prospect Mountain cross country ski center.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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very nice highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very cool rooms. Al different and many with fireplaces. Friendly staff
Pretty and good location
Comfy
Warm and inviting
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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Nice property with great restaurant on site. No breakfast available however.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

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Welcoming staff, lovely room. You must try the restaurant, it’s very good. They kindly set up a table for me by the fire on a snowy night. Absolutely delicious. Felt very well treated. Only flaw was I could hear a very loud snorer in a neighbouring room but that’s hardly their fault.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025