House & Family History: Thomas Hardy used Woolbridge as the model for Wellbridge Manor (where Tess and Angel spend their wedding night) in "Tess of the D'Urbervilles." The house was, in reality, the ancient seat of the Turberville family. A local legend, also mentioned in "Tess of the D'Urbervilles," states that a phantom coach crosses the bridge by Woolbridge Manor at night, but only those with Turberville blood can see it.

House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: Turberville family, here from the 17th until the 18th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No