The Bear Esher is one of the most well-regarded pub hotels in Surrey. The rooms lean genuinely boutique (bold wallpapers, roll-top baths, carefully chosen furniture), and the pub downstairs pulls a loyal local crowd who appreciate a well-run kitchen and good drinks.
Esher High Street is an attractive one, with independent shops, restaurants, and a cinema, and Sandown Park Racecourse is a short walk away. The Common, a large area of heathland and woodland, is nearby for morning walks.
Distance from Walton-on-Thames: Approximately 3 miles. Esher station (South Western Railway) is a few minutes’ walk from the high street, connecting to London Waterloo in around 25 minutes.