Lemain Garden Apartments are to be found at Hannafore, a headland off West Looe. This is a popular location for people to relax and enjoy the rock pools, beach and views of Looe Bay and St.George's Island. Boats are available from Looe Harbour for those wishing to visit the Island. For the more energetic , there is diving, tennis, bowling or the spectacular coastal footpath to Talland Bay and the picturesque fishing village of Polperro.   Ten minutes walk away, the busy twin towns of East and West Looe lie either side of the harbour and are joined by the famous arched bridge. Looe offers quaint old buildings, twisting streets, smugglers taverns and some of Cornwall's finest restaurants. The activities of the fishing fleet are a constant fascination, to visitors and locals alike, who can enjoy watching the latest catch being landed at the Fish Quay. The Quay also provides a base for the many boatmen offering everything from short sea trips to longer fishing trips to catch mackerel, conger and shark. Looe also has its own railway, the Looe Valley Line, a single track branch line running alongside the estuary and river through the rolling countryside between Looe and Liskeard. Safe bathing from Looe's two beaches and the many leisure activities; tennis, riding, bowls, putting, water sports, golf, fishing, scenic walks, National Trust properties, will help make your visit as varied, interesting, active or relaxing as you want!

The twin towns of East and West Looe sit either side of the river that over the years has been the lifeblood of the community. Fishermen have always used it as a safe harbour, traders have left from it to travel as far as the Americas, and tourists have been happy to sit beside it and watch the world go by.

In 1859 Isambard Kingdom Brunel brought the railway to Cornwall, but it wasn't until 1901 when Joseph Thomas built the rail link to the main line from Looe that holiday makers started to flock to the town.

Joseph Thomas was responsible for a great many of the innovative ideas which helped Looe to expand at the end of the Victorian age. One of his most notable achievements in Looe is the development of the Hannafore estate and the connecting road to West Looe. The land was owned by the Duchy of Cornwall and a 'gentlemen's agreement' between them and Thomas ensured that the work could proceed quickly. Josep Thomas paid £4,087.00 for the land on the 10th August 1894.

The original access to Hannafore was via Hannafore Lane which is only 6ft 10ins wide and very steep. The road was to narrow for a packhorse and no wheeled vehicles could use it and the way petered out altogether before reaching the top of the fields overlooking the shore. The new road had to overcome many problems in its construction, such as the demolition of two houses abutting St.Nicholas' Church and the creation of arches and semi-viaducts between the rocks at Pennylands.

Inspite of all the engineering issues, Joseph Thomas created the beautiful Hannafore estate in the stunning location on the sea front, surrounded by farm land, but only a few minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the harbour. This became the place to stay in Looe and still is to this day - our holiday apartments are set in this fantastic location!