The Shire Woodstock

“The devil is in the details”

The Shire was one of 6 small hotels/inns we stayed at during our Vermont vacation. We were hopeful that the Shire would be a hidden gem in spite of the reviews to the contrary. There is tons of potential! Unfortunately, during our stay there was just too much to overlook and most of the areas of co… lisää

The Shire was one of 6 small hotels/inns we stayed at during our Vermont vacation. We were hopeful that the Shire would be a hidden gem in spite of the reviews to the contrary. There is tons of potential! Unfortunately, during our stay there was just too much to overlook and most of the areas of concern were controllable. This review represents our honest assessment and we were hoping for more given the value and location within Woodstock. In summary, our stay was a mixed bag. Pros: -Location and walkable to Billings Farm, shops, restaurants, and market across the street; no need to drive -Views of the river are stunning and peaceful -Rocking chairs on the balcony (good quality and comfortable) -Sitting area within room -Fireplace in room (modern and works well) -Value - cost compared to other properties in Woodstock -Coffee supplies in common areas (k-cup) -Fire pits down by the river -Newspapers and games like UNO - BeeKind products Cons: -Lack of cleanliness in room and on balcony (it smelled of cleaning supplies upon entry but using Lysol wipes picking up dirt indicated otherwise). -Refrigerator in room was dirty, not wiped down. -There was a used food container (with food stuck on it from who knows when) lid under a chair (indicating that furniture is not moved during cleaning/vacuum) -Furniture on balcony was filthy -Spider webs all over balcony with dead bugs (dozen or more) -One hanger in the closer (?) -Torn carpet - Bathroom is outdated -Need for paint to fix knicks and cracks -Lack of attention to detail -Ongoing construction will ensue throughout slow renovation disrupting current guests - Bed was slouchy and uncomfortable - As others have noted the small details like single ply toilet paper make guests feel like they are sacrificing quality to pay a good price. Recommendation: conduct a quality check for housekeeping with an attention to details; some touch up paint and temporary fix is needed prior to full renovation OR a warning that rooms are not ready for showtime)

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“Functional Motel in Woodstock”

An average experience at this Motel with a great "backyard." The room was clean but "motelish" with no real decorations. Check-in was good with a helpful attendent. Coffee is available in a room next to check-in. Nothing bad but not special. Functional.