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Welcome to the Historic South Shire Bed & Breakfast Inn! Relax and enjoy the romantic ambiance of days gone by in this exquisite turn-of-the-century Victorian Inn located in the heart of historic Bennington, Vermont. The South Shire Inn has the old world charm of a true Vermont Bed and Breakfast. The main house, 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 panelled 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 of the Victorian Era. Choose from nine spacious and individually decorated guest rooms. All have private bath, air conditioning and telephone. Seven rooms have working fireplaces and the four newly renovated Carriage House rooms also have whirlpool baths. The South Shire Inn provides the perfect starting point for your day, whether traveling for business or pleasure. Enjoy a full breakfast including homemade muffins, juice, fruit and chef's choice of entree before an exciting sojourn through Southern Vermont. Explore historic Old Bennington with the Old First Church, the Old Burying Ground where Robert Frost rests, and Old Bennington's many splendid examples of Colonial architecture. Visit the Bennington Museum with its exhibits of Bennington Pottery and a gallery devoted to the work of Grandma Moses. Browse through the many antique and craft shops located nearby, or tour the Green Mountain countryside with its quiet charm and many covered bridges. 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. The South Shire Bed & Breakfast is located only minutes away from Bennington College, Southern Vermont College and Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Travel via Amtrak to Albany - Rensselaer Station form New York or Washington. Take the Yankee Trail bus and arrive just two blocks from the South Shire Inn. You can walk to many of the attractions here in Bennington or take a cab. We offer a special welcome to travelers going to the 2008 TCA convention in Burlington and all persons that are interested in the Rutland Railroad, Boston & Maine, Vermont Railway. Train collector members of the TCA, NETCA, TTOS, LCCA. Please call for room availability and prices. Gift Certificates can be purchased for a romantic 'getaway' at the South Shire B&B. We can assist you in arranging a special gift for a friend, relative or, best of all, yourself. Tea is served from 4 to 6 pm. For your comfort, the South Shire Inn provides a smoke-free environment. Member: - Professional Association of Innkeepers International Vote for our inn! The South Shire is a Historic Vermont Bed & Breakfast Inn located in Bennington,Vermont, US.