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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
Interior entrance
Front of property
Big Squam Suite | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Nestled near Lake Winnipesaukee, The Ballard House Inn offers a warm welcome with full breakfast and a cozy garden. Relax on the sunny terrace, work out in the 24-hour gym, or simply enjoy in-room WiFi. Previous guests have praised the delicious breakfast and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Winnisquam Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Winnisquam Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Sunapee Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sunapee Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Newfound Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Newfound Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Opechee Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Opechee Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Winnipesaukee Suite | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Winnipesaukee Suite

Highlights

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

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Big Squam Suite | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Big Squam Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Waukewan Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Waukewan Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
53 Parade Road, Meredith, NH, 03253

What's nearby

  • Lake Waukewan - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Winnipesaukee Playhouse - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Funspot Family Fun Center - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Weirs Beach - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 15 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪D.A. Long Tavern at Funspot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬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
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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).

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The Ballard House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 304 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

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, great breakfast. We will be back if in area again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house with tons of character. I was relaxed from the moment I was greeted by the owner and showed to my beautiful suite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect! Convenient for us as a short stay. Owners were marvelous and offered wonderful breakfast. Just out of of town but conveniently close. Quiet and a perfect place to return to for fall foliage season!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay. The owners were kind and helpful. It was a great breakfast and beautiful home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

A beautiful inn.

The place was a beautiful inn with an amazing wrap around porch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The road is very loud and the room I had was a third story walk up. I didn’t realize it when I booked it. Was a real bummer to haul my heavy bag up after a long day of working.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Jason

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

Jennifer

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

Camille

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

10/10 Excellent

Friedemann

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

David

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

Nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

Justyna

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

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

Stephen

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

Victoria

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

Brucene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Inn keeper was so accommodating, gave us plenty of ideas for fun in the Lake Winnipesaukee area, The Ballard House has been featured in the Yankee Magazine, a lot of history. Beautiful back deck with outstanding view of mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Faith

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

Wonderful stay

My daughter and I had a wonderful time at the Ballard house. The host and hostesses were very kind and generous. The bed was super comfy! Everything was very clean and we felt very welcomed. The breakfast was amazing and the views from the deck can’t be beat. Very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

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

Linda

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

Paula

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