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The Ballard House Inn

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Restaurant
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Interior entrance

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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53 Parade Road, Meredith, NH, 03253
  • Place, Winnipesaukee Playhouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Meredith Historical Society
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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

Winnipesaukee Suite

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Ballard House Inn

This smoke-free guesthouse features coffee/tea in a common area, a garden and free breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Ballard House Inn offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at The Ballard House Inn gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Winnipesaukee Playhouse. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Lake Winnipesaukee and a few minutes from Barnz's Meredith Cinema
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Ballard House Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Meredith guest house is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

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 and an access code; 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 31 October and 30 April.

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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 and an access code. The host will greet guests on arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Guests should be aware that a dog resides at this property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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The Ballard House Inn Guesthouse Meredith

The Ballard House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 314 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The greeting from the innkeeper’s, they made it very welcoming when we checked in.
Breakfast area with a view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was great. The staff were friendly and the place was spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious 2 room suite. Beautiful three story house. Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

After concert stay

My husband and I had a wonderful stay after a James Taylor concert- breakfast was top notch!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived and were welcomed right away. The stay was nice we were there for a wedding and had no trouble getting back in late. Nice Breakfast in the morning. Would absolutely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly staff! Yummy breakfast, water, ice and coffee available in lobby. Nice view. Queen bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille

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

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