Located in Bennington, South Shire is in the city center and in the mountains. Prospect Mountain Cross-Country Ski Center and Prospect Mountain Nordic Ski Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Green Mountain National Forest and Lake Shaftsbury State Park. Bennington Arts Guild Gallery and Bennington Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and ice skating. Visit our Bennington travel guide
Upscale bed & breakfast near Green Mountain National Forest
You can look forward to a bar, a business center, and a restaurant at South Shire. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
Free self parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Express check-out, express check-in, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at South Shire include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Tempur-Pedic beds
Designer toiletries and hair dryers
32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Children's books, heating, and daily housekeeping
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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 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Shire on 30 October 2026 start from AED 707, excluding 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?
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?
Check-out 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 bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Green Mountain National Forest, Bennington Arts Guild Gallery, and Fiddlehead at Four Corners. Bennington Potters Yard and Bennington Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
South Shire Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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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.
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.
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.
Nice property with great restaurant on site. No breakfast available however.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Elizabeth
29 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Michael
24 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful setting. Clean and well kept. Relaxing y to o sit on the front porch.
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!
Loved the B and B. Joe was a great host. The house was warm and inviting. The restaurant which has Thai food was great. The chef was very nice. Antiques and replicas abound. Our room the golden room was beautiful. Our own bathroom. Fireplace in room. Decorated for Christmas. Location excellent. Rob and Colleen
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.
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
Property was awesome very homelike. Homemade breakfast was scrumptious service was awesome
Only wish owners/staff would of introduced themselves
But extremely friendly and gave suggestions for dining and activities. Would definitely go again
We had an amazing stay. Everything about South Shire was perfect. It is beautifully decorated and furnished. They were very accommodating for our late arrival. We stayed in the Hayloft room in the carriage house and the bed felt like we were sleeping on a cloud. We look forward to staying again soon.
A wonderful little hotel in what was once a family home. The hotel has personality and a wonderfully cozy ambiance. The host was very personable and polite, and was a joy to converse with.
The room had great personality, and each room has their own individual style. Our room had plenty of space to move around, and did not feel stuffy or confined. The bed was an incredibly comfortable four-poster.
We will definitely mark this as a hotel to revisit whenever we are in the area.
Lovely, spacious room with robes. Great host, comfy bed. Breakfast available for a fee, so not included. If you're looking for the perfect place to stay, this is it!
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