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 snowmobiling and snow tubing. Visit our Bennington travel guide
Hemmings Motor News Car Lover's Convenience Store & Vehicle Display
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Bennington Potters Yard
14 min walk - 1.3 km
Bennington Museum
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Southern Vermont College
19 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Albany Intl. Airport (ALB)
59 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
3 min drive
Stewart's Shops
13 min walk
Starbucks
3 min drive
Pizza Hut
4 min drive
Starbucks
5 min drive
About this property
South Shire
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 1 meeting room
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
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
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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
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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
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
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 Shaʻban 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Shire on 20 Shaʻban 2026 start from SAR 778, 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. Hemmings Motor News Car Lover's Convenience Store & Vehicle Display and Bennington Potters Yard are also within 15 minutes.
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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