The Ballard House Inn

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Gym

Parking available

Housekeeping

Parking included

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

53 Parade Road, Meredith, NH, 03253

Annalee Outlet
3 min drive
Winnipesaukee Playhouse
3 min drive
Lake Waukewan
4 min drive
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
14 min drive

Room options

Winnisquam Room

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Sunapee Room

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Newfound Room

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Opechee Room

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Winnipesaukee Suite

42 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

Big Squam Suite

42 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

Waukewan Room

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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Pool

Hot tub

Spa

Restaurant

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Guesthouse with free parking, near Lake Winnipesaukee

Along with a 24-hour fitness center, this smoke-free guesthouse has coffee/tea in a common area and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.

The Ballard House Inn offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Ballard House Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Winnipesaukee Playhouse. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a 24-hour gym.

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Amenities include a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area
Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
Just a 4-minute drive from Barnz's Meredith Cinema and a few minutes from Lake Winnipesaukee

The Ballard House Inn offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Meredith guesthouse is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

24-hour fitness centre

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Handrails in stairwells
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

Romance packages available
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels

Entertainment

TV channels
Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Free bottled water

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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; 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

This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Guests should be aware that a dog resides at this property.

We should mention

Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

The Ballard House Inn Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family

23 Aug 2024

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

16 Aug 2024

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

3 Aug 2024

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

22 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurin

18 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner

15 Jul 2024

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

7 Jul 2024

Wonderful hosted Bernadette and a charming immaculate house close to lakes and activities.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

17 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F

17 Jun 2024

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

25 Feb 2024

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

18 Feb 2024

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

19 Jan 2024

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

12 Nov 2023

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

10 Nov 2023

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

30 Oct 2023

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

9 Oct 2023

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

8 Oct 2023

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

8 Oct 2023

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

6 Oct 2023

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with partner

5 Oct 2023

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

25 Sept 2023

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

24 Sept 2023

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

3 Sept 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

1 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The host was very gracious; offered us a tour when we arrived and complimentary drinks. The porch out back was beautiful and relaxing. Our room was very comfortable and the homemade breakfast in the morning was fantastic!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023