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THE RIVERSIDE HOTEL OF WOODSTOCK

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  • Best Price Guarantee
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Complimentary Coffee & Tea
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“The river is a perpetual gala, and boasts each month a new ornament.”

—Ralph Waldo Emerson

Set on the banks of the Ottauquechee River in the picturesque Village of Woodstock, Vermont, The Shire Woodstock offers a rare respite from today’s hectic world. Explore the pastoral countryside, walk the

charming downtown, or laze the day away in a rocking chair and enjoy our panoramic river views. Whether you’re planning a summer vacation or a winter retreat, your stay at The Shire Woodstock awaits.

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Falling for Woodstock

Follow our customized map for the best scenic stops and fall activities around Woodstock, VT. Receive a tote bag perfect for apple picking and two waters to take with you on your adventure!

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Select Dates

Book select dates and save 15% off your stay! Stroll the quaint downtown streets of Woodstock and relax knowing you got a great deal.

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Taste the Town

This package includes two nights in one of our cozy riverview rooms, local cheese and maple syrup from Sugarbush Farm, and a $50 gift certificate for dinner at our favorite local restaurant, The Prince and Pauper.

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Close To It All

Just across the street from Mac’s Woodstock Market and less than a ten-minute walk from the village of Woodstock, we’re so close to so much.

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Designated Green Hotel

With our strong environmental policy, you’ll reduce your impact on the environment when you choose to stay at our Green Hotel.

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Riverside Relaxation

The Ottauquechee riverfront is just outside the door. Relax, gather, and play alongside nature at The Shire Woodstock.

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Sincere Hospitality Since 1963

Whether it’s providing you with glasses for your own bottle of wine or telling you the best spots for a bite to eat, we’re happy to help.

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Vermont Views

Our unique location offers picture-book views of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, a fully-operating dairy farm and outdoor history museum.

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All Four Seasons

Spring

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Each spring, when the snow begins to melt and a sweet smell permeates the air, you’ll know that Vermont’s maple sugaring season is upon us.

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Summer

Summer is an ideal season to explore our great outdoors: swim, hike, bike, and wander to your heart’s content during the balmy days of summertime.

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Fall

Vibrant, colorful foliage abounds each autumn in Vermont, and The Shire serves as the perfect homebase for catching fall festivals and scenic views.

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Winter

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‘Tis the season for skis, sleds, and snowballs. Our winters may be cold, but the warmth of the The Shire lasts all year long.