Title: South Shire Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=76163190&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # South Shire Business travelers find productivity zones and complimentary bikes at this sophisticated B&B in the commercial district - perfect for work and exploration ## Photo gallery for South Shire ![Library - South Shire (Bennington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76170000/76163200/76163190/2785b1e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Library - South Shire (Bennington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76170000/76163200/76163190/84448130.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - South Shire (Bennington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76170000/76163200/76163190/7ac1beb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - South Shire (Bennington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76170000/76163200/76163190/2c4f0bb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - South Shire (Bennington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76170000/76163200/76163190/7038eb14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies South Shire, in the business district, offers travelers coworking spaces and a business center. Guests enjoy reliable in-room WiFi, use free bicycles to explore, and often praise the staff's genuine helpfulness, enhancing their stay. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning £161 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb 7 - Feb 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=76163190&PinnedHotelID=76163190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=76163190&PinnedHotelID=76163190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=76163190&PinnedHotelID=76163190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=76163190&PinnedHotelID=76163190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb 13 - 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City view - 210 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Room ![Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76170000/76163200/76163190/672c927a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76170000/76163200/76163190/79fffe9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 2 Double Beds 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Down duvet Egyptian cotton bed sheets - 300 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite ![Deluxe Studio Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76170000/76163200/76163190/1d975194.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Studio Suite 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Fireplace Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu - City view - 350 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View ![Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76170000/76163200/76163190/c60428dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View ### Highlights Fireplace Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu Down duvet - City view - 300 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Room ![Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76170000/76163200/76163190/62d9568f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Fireplace Private indoor hot tub Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV - City view - 280 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite ![Deluxe Studio Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76170000/76163200/76163190/997e8ca7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Studio Suite ### Highlights Garden Separate sitting area Fireplace Private indoor hot tub Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 400 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Room ![Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76170000/76163200/76163190/c69a0278.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room 10.0 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Fireplace Private indoor hot tub Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 250 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Grand Studio Suite ![Grand Studio Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76170000/76163200/76163190/169717ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Grand Studio Suite 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Fireplace Private indoor hot tub Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Mini-fridge - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBennington-Hotels-South-Shire.h76163190.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBennington-Hotels-South-Shire.h76163190.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Bennington, South Shire is in the city centre and in the mountains. Harmon Hill and Prospect Mountain Cross-Country 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 Lake Shaftsbury State Park and Mountain Meadow Preserve. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snow tubing. [Visit our Bennington travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bennington.dx6057349) [View more Inns in Bennington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bennington-Inns.d6057349-aaInns.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.87662%2C-73.19961&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KUgVU42EPuDgAZ2O338pfPODJ2g=) 124 Elm St, Bennington, VT, 05201 ### What's nearby - Fiddlehead at Four Corners 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Hemmings Motor News Car Lover's Convenience Store & Vehicle Display 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Bennington Potters Yard 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Bennington Museum 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Southern Vermont College 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) 59 min drive ### Restaurants - Cumberland Farms 3 min drive - McDonald's 3 min drive - Stewart's Shops 13 min walk - The Dutchman's Tavern 9 min walk - Dunkin' 13 min walk ## About this property ### South Shire Upscale inn in the business district You can look forward to a bar, a business centre and a restaurant at South Shire. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this inn include: - Free self-parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Express check-out, express check-in and coffee/tea in reception - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at South Shire boast comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes. 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check-in end time: 7:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out 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 per cent 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 are 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. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from 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 per cent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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 ### Property is also known as South Shire Inn South Shire Bennington South Shire Inn Bennington ## Frequently asked questions ### Is South Shire pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at South Shire? ### How much is parking at South Shire? ### What time is check-in at South Shire? ### What time is check-out at South Shire? ### Does South Shire provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is South Shire located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## South Shire Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Amenities ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 81 8 - Good 26 6 - Okay 10 4 - Poor 5 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### TROY 5 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### TROY Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike 3 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/caa38ea5-6f4d-4284-aa58-c744b23e9228-1767462632873.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c7173d9f-2af1-4723-ba28-a93f960f775c-1767462636938.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6e9d5ba2-0038-4d62-867b-3488abf7c526-1767462642224.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6697f364-8c72-40bc-83a4-9e2f42b9a819-1767462646668.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Mike Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deanna 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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! ##### Deanna Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Michael 24 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Beautiful setting. Clean and well kept. Relaxing y to o sit on the front porch. ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan 25 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful Victorian mansion and furnishings. Excellent continental breakfast. Easy walk to historic downtown Bennington. ##### Alan Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 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. ##### Kate Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Emma 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was charming and the room was spacious and wonderfully cool. Some areas were a little worn but overall very pleasant! ##### Emma Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### rev 15 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It’s a very nice inn and staff were amazing ##### rev Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Interesting hotel in special old building;friendly personnel, superb Thai restaurant. A real surprise ##### Jonathan Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marissa 1 Sept 2024 Excellent and friendly staff and hospitality! ##### Marissa Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tracy 13 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was quaint. It’s a very old house so it is very creaky. It was nice and quiet otherwise. There was a mixup in rooms with not much of an apology. Once I had unpacked I was told I needed to move to another room because new staff gave me a reserved room. All in all it was a nice place but not sure I would go back. ##### Tracy Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ronald 27 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice property with great restaurant on site. No breakfast available however. ##### Ronald Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### bart 5 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 ##### bart Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mary 11 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 ##### Mary Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joy 23 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely property The property at South Shire is beautiful and quiet. We have stayed at a few places in Bennington and it can be hit or miss. The bed in our room was very comfortable and there was also a fireplace and a deep spa tub. Just know that if you book a room for 3 and it is not specified that there is more than one bed they will have to pull in a mattress. ##### Joy Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Spacious and comfortable Spacious and comfortable room and bathroom with lovely details. The fireplace was very nice on a chilly night. We will return! ##### Jason Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie 28 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 ##### Stephanie Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Robin 15 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This place has character and history. A very unique experience you shouldn't miss. ##### Robin Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy 17 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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! ##### Kathy Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lisa 11 Aug 2024 Location was nice, walkable to town. Carpets beyond stained, wallpaper falling down, no coffee pods for dated keurig, small/one person whirlpool tube.... ##### Lisa Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth 3 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Charming Inn with jacuzzi Beautiful inn in Bennington VT. Gracious host/ innkeeper made sure we were well taken care of and met our every need. Lovely breakfast in their formal dining room. We even celebrated the New Year with the owner and friends with fondue and drinks in the parlor. Old fashion inn with modern amenities including jacuzzi n coffee maker. We will be back! ##### Elizabeth Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Sang 18 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Typical historical bed and breakfast - our room was large and the bed was comfortable. Appreciated the extras like bottled water and a log for the fireplace. The decor was period appropriate and well done but the room would benefit from a refresh of things like the shower and the carpet, especially at this price point. ##### Sang Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie 31 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Spectacular house! The house was spectacular! Built in the late 1800’s. Antique furniture throughout but still had an adequate number of plugs to charge our electronics. Breakfast consisted of waffles with mixed fruit on top. Delicious! Would definitely stay here again. ##### Leslie Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey 2 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The house is a beautiful New England structure with a variety of rooms to choose from. Our room, the Gold room was luxurious and spacious with great light during the day. The "private bath" is across the hall requiring proper dress to exit the room and enter the bathroom. It's a small point but different nonetheless than in in-room bath. The heating function was a bit tricky since it is an older hot water heat register that takes some time to heat up or down so you need to be mindful of time needed to adjust the room heat. A couple of notes for the management (I was in the hotel business for 20 years) relate to the living room/parlor furnishings. There is an enormouse floral arrangement in the center of the room between the seating arrangements that obstructs the view of the front window. I would suggest moving it to a corner of the room to allow other guests to enjoy the view to the outside and adding a second table and chairs to take advantage of the room and view. Other guests are required to sit in the restaurant away from the living room area and it felt isolated. Staff is casually under dressed for the surroundings of the inn. I would spruce them up a bit. The receptionist did not provide a greeting when we arrived and it felt we weren't welcomed adequately. Overall, however, it's a beautiful place to stay and just needs a little more attention to the guest experience. I'm happy to talk with anyone should they desire. ##### Jeffrey Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Svetlana 8 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was a historic beautiful property! The room was spacious and nice! The greeter lady was nice and accommodating and she gave us a tour of a property. Inside of the room there were nice touches all throughout like complementary nice glass water bottles and toiletries. It's location was very convenient in a walking distance to the shops and restaurants. The breakfast was very good and it was served promptly. We would recommend this place to our friends. ##### Svetlana Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ---