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Reviews of The Ballard House Inn

3.5 out of 5
The Ballard House Inn
53 Parade Road, Meredith, NH

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 273 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

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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
Response from Bernadette on Oct 7, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to respond. My staff and I are grateful for guests like you!

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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
Response from Bernadette on Sep 2, 2023
Thank you Ashley! Your kind words mean so much to us!

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bernadette and her staff run a first class B&B. The house is beautiful. Clean, well maintained with all the amenities. Her breakfast alone is worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Bernadette on Aug 28, 2023
Thank you David! It means everything to me and my staff!

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Holbrook

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This place is so pretty, clean and quaint. Lovely area and the food is amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This lovely old house serves as a B&B. Our room was very small, but we had a comfortable bed and our own bathroom. For one night that's all we needed. Sadly, we missed the breakfast which sounded yummy because we had to leave before the breakfast service began. They kindly left us some slices of blueberry bread and we made our own coffee in the morning to serve as breakfast. There was an excellent service bar for visitors offering complementary soft and hard drinks, ice, and ice water, coffee, tea, and wine. I would return when I need a room after a concert in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property location; central to downtown Meredith, etc. Owner is so very personable and makes you feel so welcome! Breakfasts are to "die for!"
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Bernadette on Aug 10, 2023
Thank you so much Sandra!

10/10 Excellent

Carol Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Ballad House Inn was amazing. It was a very peaceful stay. Bernadette, the owner could not have been nicer. The breakfasts were generous and wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justyna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delicious Breakfasts
Excellent quiet place. Great service, and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean & updated
Wonderful stay. Updated clean room with smiling staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ballard house Inn
My stay was amazing, the room was clean and comfortable, they had the ac on when we got there was the room was nice and cool, great view and friendly staff. They were very accommodating. I would definitely stay here a again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Bernadette on Aug 7, 2023
Thank you for your kind words and the pictures are great!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful B&B
Wonderful stay with beautiful views. Bernadette was extremely helpful and breakfast was delicious. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Bernadette-Owner on Aug 7, 2023
Wow! You got a great picture! Thanks for your kind words!

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Plymouth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's close to great restaurants and activities. Breakfasts were delicious. Other guests were fun and we had some laughs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem!
Amazing stay at a beautiful place. Bernadette is a very gracious host. Breakfast was delicious and great coffee. The wrap around porch and views were a great way to end our day. Comfy beds and truly the softest sheets. We loved all the finishes in this 1700s home! We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Bernadette on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you Barbara! It helps to have amazing guests!

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our visit to The Ballard House. Very comfy and cozy with a gorgeous view of the mountains and sunsets from the back porches. Very close to all the restaurants, Weirs Beach, and Lake Winnepesaukee. Plus Bernadette makes some delicious breakfasts! We will definitely be return customers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Bernadette on Jun 26, 2023
Thank you so much! Looking forward to hosting you again!

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!
Squeaky clean well maintained inn on beautiful grounds with amazing views! Bernadette and her staff do a fantastic job of making you feel welcome even if it’s your first time. Room was great and breakfast was great. Looking forward to staying at the Ballard House Inn again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!!!!! We definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not too bad
The place was nice although I felt the walls were thin as I could hear the people in the next room talking and what not but besides that it’s was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Bernadette-Owner on May 19, 2023
Hi William, just curious about your comment. There wasn't anyone else in my Inn when you stayed here. You were on the first floor? There is only one room on the first floor and no one next to you. I would love to hear your response. This seems strange to me.

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bernadette and the crew have done a lovely job! We travel quite a bit and are always looking for comfortable low key places to go for a weekend. Meredith, NH is lovely and this inn is perfect, right now the road from the lake and the marketplace. Will absolutely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

CAROL, LANCASTER

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Friedemann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are unique and the staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was short and sweet.. Bernadette was very a gracious host and so were the rest of the staff. Breakfast was AMAZING !! Sipping a cup of tea outside overlooking the views was the highlight of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and mountain views. Could use more space for breakfast seating. Gracious host.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Bryce, East Windsor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner and staff were great. The Inn was beautiful and well maintained. Some of the other visitors were noisy, especially at 7am before breakfast. Breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria, San Diego

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast, different options every day. Convenient location, nice room, friendly and helpful stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and welcoming owner and staff! A beautiful view from the porch, fabulous pancakes and conveniently located to the town of Meredith-I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish we had time to stay more than one night my first time staying here. This was a delightful place with a quaint, comfy feeling and amazing backyard view! I plan to return, as well as book a weekend away for my Mom and her partner. Recommended place to stay for us!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Esther

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous!!
Simply fabulous all around!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Bernadette on Aug 16, 2022
Thank you so much!!!

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This inn is charming, as is the innkeeper and it is very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Bernadette on Aug 16, 2022
Thank you!!!!

8/10 Good

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022