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The Ballard House Inn

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Lake Winnipesaukee

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior detail
Sunapee Room | Bathroom
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

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Winnisquam Room

Winnisquam Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sunapee Room

Sunapee Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Newfound Room

Newfound Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Opechee Room

Opechee Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Winnipesaukee Suite

Winnipesaukee Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Big Squam Suite

Big Squam Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Waukewan Room

Waukewan Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
53 Parade Road, Meredith, NH, 03253

What's nearby

  • Winnipesaukee Playhouse - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Barnz's Meredith Cinema - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Funspot Family Fun Center - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Weirs Beach - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 15 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 26 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪D.A. Long Tavern at Funspot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tower Hill Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Mug Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vida At The Lake - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Ballard House Inn

Guesthouse near Lake Winnipesaukee
Located close to Barnz's Meredith Cinema and Funspot Family Fun Center, The Ballard House Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ballard House Inn offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 31 and April 30.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests should be aware that a dog resides at this property.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ballard House
Ballard House Inn
Ballard House Inn Meredith
Ballard House Meredith
The Ballard House Inn Meredith
The Ballard House Inn Guesthouse
The Ballard House Inn Guesthouse Meredith

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ballard House Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ballard House Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ballard House Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ballard House Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Ballard House Inn located?

Situated in a state park, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Winnipesaukee, Barnz's Meredith Cinema, and Funspot Family Fun Center. Lake Winnisquam and Weirs Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Ballard House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 289 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Inn and the property are beautiful and charming. The location is excellent with access to Laconia, Weirs Beach, Meredith, Gilford, etc. The Innkeepers were very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was wonderful. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful Staff was accommodating Breakfast was delicious Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Holbrook

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bernadette & Dave are so nice & accommodating. The place is absolutely adorable and clean. Breakfast is always delicious and the complementary beer and wine fridge is such a nice touch. Love this place!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, friendly and clean
Just had a 1 night stay at the Ballard house for a recent concert at BONH Pavilion. Bernadette met us at the front entrance and introduced herself (very warm and friendly). Showed us around quickly (as we had to get going as soon as we checked in). Waking up the following morning we enjoyed an incredible homemade breakfast served on the back deck overlooking a mountain range and lake in the distance. Food was great, room was comfortable and incredibly clean as the rest of the Inn was. I will definitely be coming back here again when I have a little more time to spend in the area. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet, yet friendly and picturesque landscape for a little R+R.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bernadette was an amazing hostess who runs a truly hospitable place! I have not felt so pampered at an inn and hotel ever. All the little details are there and makes it so wonderful. Excellent chocolate chips cookies upon arrival and delicious breakfast before we left to top it off. We talked about a reason to go back the whole ride home!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Travelled with partner
Wonderful hosted Bernadette and a charming immaculate house close to lakes and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Laconia vacation!!!!!
One of the best places I have ever stayed in !!!! Our hostess and her staff were amazing and I hope to return to stay there someday soon!!!!!!! My girlfriend and I are going to try and make this an annual vacation and we know exactly where we will be staying and it is The Ballard Hose Inn!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful B and B with amazing breakfast
Our host was incredibly friendly and the breakfast was marvelous. A wonderful place! Only small gripe - it is a very old house and the walls and ceiling are completely transparent to sounds… so can be a bit noisy depending on who is your neighbor.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at The Ballard House. The hosts are so hospitable and the breakfast is outstanding. The beds were very comfy, as well! We hope to return again!

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best spot in Meridith
Great location and view and room was perfect. Bernadette serves the best breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bernadette is fantastic, she is so kind and is so accommodating. The rooms are cozy and it felt like home. I can’t wait to visit Meredith again to stay at the Ballard House Inn!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are very large and comfortable. And the owners are very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hostess and beautiful view. Excellent food. All in a modernized 1784 house.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward, East Greenwich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly homey,warm and welcoming. Bernadette was so sweet and hospitable. A quietly elegant setting. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This bed and breakfast is beautiful! The food was great, Bernadette was a great host, and the suite was so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The innkeeper was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and breakfast was good. Our room was on a very noisy road on the outskirts of town and needs updating. There are steep stairs leading up to the inn, then more stairs required to get to the rooms. They're not safe if you're carrying heavy luggage or have an injury or disability impacting your ability to use stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overal great experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We cant wait to come back. So glad to have found this gem!

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Warm Welcome
My wife and I would recommend the Ballard House to anyone. The facilities were spotless, and our hostess made us feel welcome from the first minute we arrived. The room in which we stayed was on the small side, but adequate for our needs. The common areas of the house are large and comfortable. Complimentary beverages, both hot and cold, were available 24/7. The breakfasts were amazing! They began with fresh fruit and proceeded to the main course, with whatever juices and hot beverages you might desire. Our first morning we had a stack of pancakes; the second a nice omelet. Alternatives/additional items like cereal, toast, etc, were available also. The wrap-around porch ends with a large deck in the back, with picture-worthy views of the lake and the surrounding hills.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023