Press F11 to limit top toolbar - Press again for toolbar to return    Hurworth Cottage -   Hurworth Cottage was where Elizabeth Sefton found employment as a governess. It is open to visitors at 906 Carrington Rd, New Plymouth and is cared for by New Zealand Historic Places Trust It was built by Sir Harry Atkinson in 1856 and is surrounded by a charming & peaceful garden. Steeped in history as a special & significant reminder of early pioneering ways. The garden, quaint in its simplicity is under-going redevelopment, to reflect early settler life..     This early photograph of the original house is on the wall inside the house.(Photo taken 2009) This was how Hurworth would have looked when Elizabeth Sefton was there.           Hurworth Cottage - Open Daily   A lovely place to visit & explore.     Hurworth is open 10.30am - 4pm        Garden Admission is Free.   Visit the cottage interior - donation   (Photographed 2009 - Hurworth Visitor Neville Griffin)