When you stay at The Ballard House Inn in Meredith, you'll be in a state park, within a 5-minute drive of Barnz's Meredith Cinema and Lake Winnipesaukee. .This guesthouse is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Funspot Family Fun Center and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Lake Winnisquam.
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 15 min drive
Getting around
Tilton Station - 26 min drive
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 17 min walk
D.A. Long Tavern at Funspot - 5 min drive
Tower Hill Tavern - 7 min drive
The Mug Restaurant - 7 min drive
Vida At The Lake - 4 min drive
About this property
The Ballard House Inn
Guesthouse with free parking, near Lake Winnipesaukee
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
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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
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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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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 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
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
The Ballard House Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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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 just overnight when attending a concert at the Bank of NH Pavilion. Hostess enabled us to get in even late after the concert.
Breakfast was delicious and lovely view.
Would have liked to have time to stay and walk the lovely property.
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.
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!!!!
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.
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!
Jacqueline
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Camille
Travelled with partner
7 July 2024
Wonderful hosted Bernadette and a charming immaculate house close to lakes and activities.
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!!!!
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.
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!
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!
This bed and breakfast is beautiful! The food was great, Bernadette was a great host, and the suite was so comfortable.
Jason
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
David
6 Oct 2023
David
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.