South Shire Inn

The South Shire combines Old World charm and New world luxury to let you experience "Bed and Breakfast in an Elegant Tradition". Ten foot ceilings, the mahogany paneled library with ornately carved fireplace, leaded glass pocket doors... more

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South Shire Inn

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"excellent inn!!!!" 6/14/2009
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Stayed On: 3/2007

all I can is the south shire is a place i would love to live

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"simply amazing" 1/12/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2008

nice stay

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"great innkeepers" 11/18/2008
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Stayed On: 11/2008

great night sleep, great food!

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"Quaint and delightful" 11/11/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

This inn provided the utmost comfort and personal attention. The large century old house had surprises at every turn to delight the senses. The furnishings were beautiful and there were no rooms I wouldn't have loved to stay in! read more
"South Shire" 10/29/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

Loved Bennington, and the South Shire Inn. Looking forward to a return trip...

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"Best B&B ever!" 10/23/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

Every part of our stay (my daughter and I) was outstanding. Our hosts were concerned, friendly, and very efficient. Our room was comfortable and tastefully decorated with every amenity offered. The house was beautiful and the breakfast was abundant... read more
"Bennington's Best" 10/18/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

Because we have 2 granddaughters at Bennington College we visit Vermont 2 or 3 times a year. After our first stay at the South Shire Inn a couple of years ago we decided that there was no sense trying any other accommodations since EVERYTHING here... read more
"Beginning Of Foilage Season" 9/23/2008
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Stayed On: 9/2008

My boyfriend and I spent a wonderful long weekend at the South Shire. The Inn is beautiful, well appointed, with attention to period details, beautiful wall coverings, and a library to spend hours in, enveloped amongst the books and mahogany. Our... read more
"This IS Vermont!!" 7/16/2008
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Stayed On: 11/2007

Met all my expectations and then some. Lovely rooms, I stayed in the Otto and it was a treat. The innkeepers are full of that old New England charm and really tried to make my stay special. The inn is magnificent, restored to time of opulence and... read more
"Expected excellent, but experienced even better" 7/9/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

Stayed 2 nights in the Otto Room which which was very spacious and well-appointed. Resisted an urge to re-arrange the furniture more optimally. Only concern was that at one point we could overhear noise in the adjoining Gold Room through the... read more
"Fabulous Stay!!" 5/16/2008
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Stayed On: 5/2008

This was our first time at a B&B and it was a wonderful experience. South Shire Inn is a great place and I can't wait to go back again. Everything about it was terrific. It is immaculately clean, the rooms are gorgeous, with elegant touches... read more
"The most romantic, classy place!" 2/1/2008
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Stayed On: 2/2005

My husband and I have stayed at the Southshire a few times over the past 10 years-it is worth every penny. Elegant, romantic, very special..first class! Can't wait to go again!

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"Classy Home; Cold Service" 9/25/2007
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Stayed On: 9/2007

The South Shire Inn is a beautiful home, our room was nicely attired and had plenty of thoughtful touches, and the breakfasts were elegant and delicious. However, the service from our hosts was very frosty when they were not explicitly in... read more

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South Shire Inn Bed and Breakfast
South Shire Inn
124 Elm Street
Bennington, VT 05201-2232
USA
Phone: +1-802-447-3839
Fax: +1-802-442-3547
Innkeeper(s)
Joyce Goeke
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$125 - $195
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The LibraryThe Otto Room master bed room.
The Gold RoomThe Jim Dandy with private patio.
The Coach Room on the first floor of the carriage house.The Hayloft in the Carriage House
The Sleigh Suite sitting foom with firplace, wet bar, refrig.,tv.The Sleigh Suite, large romantic room, Sky lites, whirlpool bath.
The main porch at the South Shire.