Heritage Open Day: Discover the history of this Grade II* Listed mansion, located opposite the ruins of the first Cistercian monastery in England. Waverley Abbey House is an elegant Grade 2* listed Georgian mansion set in stunning surroundings just a couple of miles outside Farnham town centre. The house is within view of the ancient ruins of Waverley Abbey, the first Cistercian monastery to be established in England. Running through the grounds is the River Wey, adding to the beauty and tranquility of the place. The house was originally built by Sir John Aislabie c.1725 and designed by the architect Colen Campbell.