What a lovely motel. My husband and I have traveled thru Vermont for years. This motel is very pleasant. It is very clean. It is apparent the owners take great pride in the services. The motel has a heavenly heated pool which we enjoyed daily. The fresh cinnamon buns prepared by the owner are fantastic. Don't forget the free movies.... more

You could never guess when you drive up to this small motel that it is one of the better places to stay in Manchester, Vermont. We have stayed in many properties in Manchester from the elegant Equinox resort to many B and B's, and found this to be the best value in the area. The rooms are neat and clean.... more

Along with another couple we stayed at the North Shire Motel on Historic 7A, Manchester, Vermont from June 30 thru July 3. We made our choice based on Trip Advisor reviews and ratings as well as the motel website. It was easy to navigate with views of each of the motel's rooms and allowed us to choose the rooms we... more

While this is listed as a motel, this is NOT your typical motel. It's more like a peaceful B&B, with the privacy of a hotel, and the amenities of an inn. The owners are warm and available, but not at all intrusive. They have an incredible attention to detail. The place is immaculate, and they even have recycling buckets in... more

The North Shire is a great place to stay for the weekend, the week, whatever. Get the word "motel" out of your head! This place is adorable, warm, welcoming, clean and worth it! We stayed the weekend for a wedding, and it was the best deal in the area. The owners were super nice and helpful! I would definetly stay... more

We got more than we expected during our 9 day stay at this motel. The owners, Kerry and Tim have found the perfect balance between the privacy of a motel and the warmth of an inn. The motel facilities and rooms are VERY clean, in fact spotless. They offer an ironing board and iron, hair dryer and coffeemaker in the... more

We have been visiting Manchester for 18 years and enjoyed stays at a number of other properties in the area. For a last minute trip, we decided to try the North Shire, and what a good decision that was. As the other reviews say, the place was spotless and very comfortable,and my son loved the free movies and games. The... more

All the reviews you've read are right on point. This place is adorable, cozy, and most importantly, clean! The king sized beds are so comfy, you've got a great view of the countryside from every room, and the main lodge with its real fireplace, pianos, vintage board games makes you feel like you've traveled back in time. The continental breakfast... more

This review was written while on our third day at the motel using it's WiFi connection. Let's just say that I couldn't wait to get home to write this review. The North Shire Motel has gotten much praise on this site and deserves even more. Do NOT hesitate to book a stay here - this place is affordable, clean, convenient... more