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South Shire features spa facilities and wellness packages, as well as air-conditioned accommodations in Bennington, 2 miles from Bennington Battle Monument. This bed and breakfast provides free bikes, a garden, and a terrace. The bed and breakfast also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. At the bed and breakfast, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace, and fridge. Some accommodations include a patio and a satellite flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as seating area. At the bed and breakfast, the units have a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and champagne are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. Guests may eat at the on-site romantic restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch, and cocktails. Yoga classes and fitness classes are provided at the fitness room on site. Guests at South Shire will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bennington, like walking tours and bike tours. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 30 miles from the accommodation, while Bennington Museum is a 16-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Albany International, 36 miles from South Shire, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian, American

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Bennington
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  • Michelle
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Beautiful place, comfortable beds, convenient location
  • Steve
    United States of America United States of America
    This was one of the most comfortable rooms I have ever stayed in. Very comfy bed and a nice fireplace. Very roomy and a nice common room o hang out an have a glass of wine.
  • Tim
    United States of America United States of America
    The cleanliness and size of the room exceeded what i thought i would get. Even the separated bathroom was an interesting touch if not a bit strange but in a cool way. It was just for our room and directly across the hall.

Managed by Joseph Polito

Company review score: 9.5Based on 110 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

With more than 30 years of experience, Joseph Polito is a seasoned Hotelier and Restaurateur. Joseph has created, opened, and managed many luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas all over the globe in many countries.

Property info

We think of the South Shire as a Grand Residence on a small intimate scale. We hope to deliver the same breadth of services and efficacy expected in large luxury hotels yet in a more humane, personalized setting. Ours is a guest experience built on the long-lost style of service and our ambition is that guests will check out with enduring memories and the desire to return. In a frenetic world, the South Shire Inn is the perfect escape, even if only for just a short time. Relax and enjoy the romance of days gone by in our turn-of-the-century, 1887 Victorian Inn located in the Southern Vermont village of Bennington. The estate, formerly the private residence of Louis A. Graves, was the creation of architect, William C. Bull who designed many of the stately Victorian structures in the Shires of Vermont. Ten-foot ceilings, the mahogany-paneled library with ornately carved fireplace, leaded glass pocket door and bookcases, and the raised plaster moldings of the Dining Room make the South Shire Inn a showpiece in Southern Vermont Victorian Era. Nine spacious and individually decorated guest rooms. each with private bath, air conditioning, wireless internet access and working fireplaces

Neighborhood info

The South Shire Inn provides the perfect starting point for your day, whether traveling for business or pleasure. A short stroll to the village of Bennington. Explore historic Old Bennington with the Old First Church, the Burial Ground of Robert Frost, and Old Bennington’s many splendid examples of Colonial architecture. The Bennington Museum features exhibits of Bennington Pottery and a gallery devoted to the work of Grandma Moses. Browse through the many antique and craft shops as well as the Camelot Village Antique Center located nearby. Tour the Green Mountain countryside with its quiet charm and many covered bridges. Take a ride to the Vermont Country Store. Enjoy all Vermont has to offer the winter enthusiasts with 12 ski areas and many fine cross-country skiing trails within an hour’s drive here in the Green Mountains. When touring is done, sit back and enjoy a performance by the Oldcastle Theatre Company or nearby at Tanglewood in the Berkshires, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the New York City Opera, and the New York City Ballet Company.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Niramit
    • Cuisine
      Thai
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of South Shire
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Hair/Beauty salon
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Spa
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness classes
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Fitness center
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    South Shire takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Discover American Express South Shire accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    FAQs about South Shire

    • Guests staying at South Shire can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Asian
      • American
      • À la carte

    • The prices at South Shire may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at South Shire on this page.

    • Check-in at South Shire is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at South Shire include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Suite

    • South Shire has 1 restaurant:

      • Niramit

    • South Shire offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Massage
      • Game room
      • Movie nights
      • Couples' massage
      • Happy hour
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Yoga classes
      • Cooking class
      • Bicycle rental
      • Bike tours
      • Hand massage
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Neck massage
      • Personal trainer
      • Fitness classes
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Spa facilities
      • Walking tours
      • Head massage
      • Live music/Performance
      • Back massage
      • Bar crawls
      • Fitness
      • Themed dinners
      • Foot massage

    • South Shire is 1,000 feet from the center of Bennington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.