South Shire Inn in Bennington, VT

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South Shire Inn

Location. The South Shire Inn is located one block from the historic downtown Bennington, Vt. Antique and craft shops are available one-half mile away. The Bennington Museum, showcasing exhibits of pottery and a gallery devoted to the work of Grandma Moses, is less than one mile away. The Old First Church and its adjacent burial ground, which contains the grave of poet Robert Frost, is one mile from the inn. The Bennington Battle Monument, a dedication to the Battle of Bennington that took place during the Revolutionary war in 1777, is less than two miles away.
Features. This 1887 Victorian-style inn features 10-foot ceilings throughout the house. Full, complimentary breakfasts are served every morning, and feature homemade muffins, juice, fresh fruit and a hot entrée. Afternoon tea is also provided. Conference rooms, flip charts, an easel, an overhead projector, and fax and photocopy service are available. A mahogany-paneled library contains a hand-carved fireplace, leaded glass pocket doors and rows of bookcases. The property's dining room features raised plaster moldings. A veranda is available for lounging. Pets are not allowed at this property.

Guestrooms All nine guestrooms at the South Shire Inn feature private bathrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is provided in all the units. Victorian period furnishings are featured in all rooms, and seven of the rooms offer working fireplaces. Select rooms contain canopy beds, wet bars, mini fridges and skylights.

Expert Tip. The main house, originally constructed as a private residence, was designed by William C. Bull, who designed many of the stately Victorian homes and buildings in Bennington.

Surrounding Area

1 BLOCK TO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN

Room Information - South Shire Inn

Bed Type:  Short Description: The otto room Long Description: One king bed with canopy. Private bathroom with separate shower and soaking tub. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Desk. Antique furnishings. Bed Type:  Short Description: Wentworth room Long Description: One double bed. First floor. Private bathroom with shower. Fireplace. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Bed Type:  Short Description: Gold room Long Description: One king bed with canopy. Private bathroom across narrow hallway. Fireplace. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Picture windows. Desk. Victorian furnishings. Bed Type:  Short Description: Peach room Long Description: One antique double bed. Second floor. Private bathroom. Bay window. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Bed Type:  Short Description: Rose room Long Description: Two antique double beds. Private bathroom. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Antique furnishings.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3-9 p.m.
Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Children not allowed - 11 Years and Under
Credit card required
Fireplace
Floors - 3
Guestrooms - 9
Hotel Built - 1887
Minimum check-in age - 18
Photo identification required
Smoke-free property

Star rating: 3

Area Activities

Oldcastle Theatre Company - 0.75 mile
Bennington Museum - 0.75 mile
Old First Church - 1.25 miles
Bennington Battle Monument - 1.5 miles
Harmon Hill - 3.25 miles
Carpenter Hill - 4.0 miles
Mount Anthony - 6.5 miles

Driving Directions - South Shire Inn

124 Elm Street, Bennington, Vt.
From Albany International Airport:
Approximate distance to the South Shire Inn is 39 miles.

Depart the airport to Route 87 North.
Take the exit for Route 7 East.
Proceed approximately 30 miles.
Route 7 will change to Route 9 upon crossing into Vermont.
Continue on Route 9 to the center of Bennington.
Drive south on Route 7 for one block.
Turn right onto Elm Street.