Reading Out Loud
Focused Elements:
You can have these explanations read out loud by clicking on 'Speak Explanation' (access key 'a')
These controls are to provide alternative means of accessing the information on this page. Two main facilities are provided: adjusting the text size and listening to the text on the page.
1) Adjusting Text Size:
You can increase the text size by clicking on 'Larger' (access key '+'), and reduce it by clicking on 'Smaller' (access key '-'). You can reset the size back to its original value by clicking on 'Reset' (access key 'j')
2) Listening to the Text
You can adjust the pitch of the spoken word, the rate or speed of delivery and the volume. You can also choose the voice to use by clicking on the drop-down list. The default voice is whatever is the standard for the computer and browser you are using.
To set your default, please refer to the description in the Accessibility Statement.
There are normally three sections of text on the page that you can listen to: the headings, the main text and a selection. Click on 'Speak Headings to speak the page headings (access key 'l'). Click on 'Speak Main Text' (access key 'q') to listen to the main text.
You can also select an area of text in the page using standard select methods and click on 'Speak Selection' (access key 'w') to read the selection aloud.
You can enable the reading out loud of the element that currently has focus by clicking on 'Start Focus Speaking' (access key 'f') and you can stop this by clicking on 'Stop Focus Speaking' (access key 'd').
You can pause the audio by clicking on 'Pause' (access key 'r') and resume by clicking on 'Resume' (access key 't').
To cancel or stop the audio click on 'Cancel' (access key 'y'). To restart the current audio from the beginning, click on 'Restart' (access key 'k').
To hide the accessibility controls click on 'Hide Panel' (access key 'h')
To hide this explanation click on 'Hide Explanation' (access key 'x')
Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Where to Stay in Widecombe
The cottage is located high on the west side of the Widecombe valley. It is just over half a mile from the centre of the village and commands astounding views over the surrounding moorland and countryside. The cottage stands in a small secluded garden with direct access to the moor. It offers every opportunity to walkers, letter boxers and bird-watchers with plenty of attractions within easy reach. The south coast beaches are about half an hour away.
Please visit our website for more details and bookings: www.windtor.com
Windtor Cottage - the accommodation
Recently refitted throughout by Any Job Handyman with modern solid oak flooring, a new bathroom, kitchen and heating system, the cottage sleeps 4 adults and 2 children. The accommodation consists of a sitting room with electric fire, TV with video and DVD player. A door leads through to a south facing sun-room with garden furniture and views over the surrounding countryside.
The kitchen has been modernised and incorporates an electric cooker and a microwave. There is an adjoining larder with a fridge freezer. There is a downstairs lavatory.
There are 3 bedrooms one of which is a small bunk-room (2 foot 6 inch mattresses) and is located downstairs. The upstairs bedrooms are large with views over the surrounding countryside and beautiful cottage garden. One is furnished with a double bed (5 foot) while the other has twin beds (3 foot).
There is a modern bathroom and lavatory upstairs both of which have commanding views over the moors.
The information on this page was last modified on June 11 2018 09:19:58.