The Ballard House Inn

Whatever your reason may be for staying in Meredith, NH, The Ballard House Inn offers a serene and picturesque backdrop for your home away from home.  We are just minutes from Lake Winnipesaukee, downtown Meredith, Gunstock Ski Area, and centrally located in the heart of the beautiful Lakes Region. 

Our Inn sits on over 10 acres of rolling meadows and private forest, The Inn is also bordered by 178 acres of town owned recreational land consisting of beautiful hiking trails, walking paths, small ponds, and plenty of wildlife.  Our guests often mention the setting at the Inn is so private and serene yet close to so many fabulous restaurants and shops of the Lakes Region. 

Each morning you will start your day with a full country breakfast, consisting of such items as Don's famous stuffed french toast, or Michelle's fresh baked Strata, or some mornings it may be as  simple as scrambled eggs and homefries. Which ever it may be we are confident you will start you day feeling refreshed. 

Michelle and Don will be on hand in the morning to assist you in planning your day, and helping you to make the most of your stay, and we will greet your return with homemade afternoon refreshments.
 

Meet the Innkeepers...

Your hosts Don and Michelle purchased the Wilbur Ballard House in September of 2002.   Both Don and Michelle are longtime residents of the Lakes Region area. Prior to opening the Inn Don has owned and operated several business, one being Pemi Glass and Mirror which had two different locations in the Lakes Region.  Michelle has an extensive background working in the sales and marketing field as a territory manager as well as spending many years on the road as an outside sales representative.  Having lived in the beautiful Lakes Region all of their lives Don and Michelle are happy to offer advice and tips on how to make the most of your stay in Meredith.  

Michelle and Don look forward to welcoming you and making your visit to New Hampshire an experience you will want to revisit year after year.

Stuck for that special gift for a birthday, wedding, anniversary - or just a plain old 'thank you'. Why not reward your nearest and dearest with a Ballard House  Inn Gift Certificate? With a redemption value of your choosing, it is the perfect gift for that very special occasion.

The historic Wilbur W Ballard boarding house was built in and around 1910. The Ballard House was built to house some of the many local travelers and students that attended and visited The Belknap College. As time went on The Ballard House has been the home to many different families over time. In 1946 Helen Hegarty purchased the home for her family. As years went on the house was then sold to the John Deven family in the early 1980?s this is where Meredith Tire Company was established and run out of the barn adjacent to the family home. Then in 1989 Townsend Thorndike of Annalee Doll Company purchased the home and manufactured the world famous Annalee Dolls right out of the barn as well. In 2002 the Houle family purchased The Ballard House, and today the Ballard House sits fully restored to its original charm it once had. It is easy to understand why The Ballard House Inn is so popular with tourists and locals alike.

We've never found a place to stay so pretty, everything here is perfect! ~ Animede & Edwardo - Italy

Thank you for a beautiful and immaculate room, and your warm hospitality. ~ Margaret & Malcolm - Presth Australia

Your attention to details made everything that much more special. ~ Carmin & Janice - Longmeadow, MA

We are grateful we were able to be a part of the Ballard House family. You both made us feel so welcome! ~ Sunny & Omar - Cape Cod, MA

Thank you for a most wonderful stay. Everything has been top class from our rooms to our breakfast. ~ Loma & Keith - Musselburgh, Scotland

We had a lovely stay here, very peaceful. The view from the back porch and swing was beautiful. ~ Sangeeta & Santosh - Detroit, MI

You have done a superb job of restoring this historic home, it embodies modern convenience as well as authentic rustic charm. ~
Maureen - San Francisco, CA

You have a hidden gem and I hope for you both that many other traverlers will discover it. ~ Susan - Riverside, RI

This is by far the most enjoyable stay we've had, we'll come back again and again. ~ Jon & Barbara - Portland, Oregon

You have made this place a home away from home. Easily one of the best B & B experiences we have ever had. ~ Phil & Katrin -  Dublin, Ireland
 

Attractions

Gunstock Ski Area
Mt Washington Cruise Ship
Castle in the Clouds
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Cog Railway
Conway Scenic Railway
Lochmere Country Club
Waukewan Country Club
Pheasant Ridge Country Club
White Mountain National Forest
Mt Washington Auto Road
Story Land
Santa’s Village
Clarks Trading Post
The Flume
Loon Mountain
Cannon Mountain
Laconia Muskrats ~ New England Collegiate Baseball League
Pirates Cove Miniature Golf
Funspot
Oak Hill Golf Course
Ridgewood Country Club
Lakes Bi Plane
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center
The Old Print Barn

Shopping

Tanger Outlets
Mill Falls Marketplace

Local Restaurants

Lago
Giuseppe's
The Lake House
Camp
Town Docks
Canoe
O's Steaks & Seafood
North End
The Woodshed
Mame’s
Patrick’s Pub
T bones
Cactus Jacks
The Lyons Den
Waterfall Café
George's Diner
Fratello’s
Homestead
CJ Avery’s
Fosters Steakhouse
Italian Farmhouse
Ellacoya Bar and Grille
The William Tell
Coe House
Hart's Turkey Farm
Kellerhaus
The Mug

Real Estate Agents

Roche Realty

Proud Members of:

Meredith Chamber of Commerce
Lakes Region Bed & Breakfast Association
Lakes Region Association