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The Ballard House Inn

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star guest house near Lake Winnipesaukee

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Photo gallery for The Ballard House Inn

A porch with a green floor, white railings, and a hanging planter with red flowers.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, large windows, and a view of greenery outside.
A two-story building with a porch, a flag, and a sign that reads "The Ballard House Inn".
A cozy living room with two floral-patterned sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a small side table with a lamp.
A porch with yellow flowers, a welcome sign, and a figurine.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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53 Parade Road, Meredith, NH, 03253
  • Place, Lake Winnipesaukee
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Weirs Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Winnipesaukee Suite

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television on a stand, and a door leading to another room.

Winnipesaukee Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Big Squam Suite

A room with a quilted floor runner, a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a table, and a cabinet.

Big Squam Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Waukewan Room

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table, a chair, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Waukewan Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Winnisquam Room

A bedroom with a bed, two windows, a chair, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Winnisquam Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Sunapee Room

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window.

Sunapee Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Newfound Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Newfound Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Opechee Room

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a lamp, a window with a curtain, and a door.

Opechee Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Weirs Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Squam Lake - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 13 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 22 min drive - 16.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪High Octane Saloon - ‬5 min drive

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ballard House Inn to the airport?

The Ballard House Inn is 8 mi (14-min drive) away from the Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ballard House Inn?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ballard House Inn on Nov 2, 2026 start from $163, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Ballard House Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ballard House Inn.

How close is The Ballard House Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is 4.1 mi (7-min drive) from Weirs Beach and 7.2 mi (11-min drive) from Opechee Park Cove Beach and Opechee Point Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Ballard House Inn offer free breakfast?

The Ballard House Inn offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Ballard House Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

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

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

Is there free parking at The Ballard House Inn?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Ballard House Inn have a pool?

The Ballard House Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Ballard House Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Ballard House Inn to downtown Meredith?

The Ballard House Inn is 1.6 mi away from Meredith.

The Ballard House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 333 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay at a beautiful inn. Staff was amazing. Would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, very nice common areas, great breakfast, nice room. All very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Ballard House was just what we needed. Our bed was ridiculously comfortable and breakfast the next morning was delicious. We will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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We liked everything about our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
This place is so pretty, clean and quaint. Lovely area and the food is amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful inn.

The place was a beautiful inn with an amazing wrap around porch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hosts, great breakfast. We will be back if in area again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are unique and the staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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This inn is charming, as is the innkeeper and it is very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As soon as we arrived, we were greeted and given a tour by Samantha. She made my daughter and I feel right at home! Breakfast in the morning was made to order and was delicious; I sat with other travelers while my daughter slept in. This is my favorite part of the Inn experience, meeting and talking to people. The views are wonderful here and we had a very comfortable night sleep. Street noise was elevated with Bike Week happening, but Samantha provided a sound machine for the room which helped a lot. I highly recommend this quaint Inn to travelers exploring the best of NH.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good breakfast, different options every day. Convenient location, nice room, friendly and helpful stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms are very large and comfortable. And the owners are very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Spacious 2 room suite. Beautiful three story house. Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

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