Canalboat Club at Union Wharf

The Resort and Its Setting

Canalboat Club at Union Wharf is a timeshare resort built around its position on Union Wharf, right on the edge of Market Harborough's town centre. The appeal here isn't a beach or a pool complex — it's the canalside setting itself, with the Grand Union Canal running past the door and the town's Georgian streets within easy walking distance. It's a quieter, more low-key style of timeshare than you'll find at a coastal or theme-park resort, and that's precisely the draw for owners who return year after year.

Market Harborough and the Surrounding Area

Market Harborough is a traditional English market town in the East Midlands, with Georgian architecture, independent shops and cafés, and a strong canal heritage. The town centre is a five-minute stroll from the resort, and the canal itself is right on the doorstep for walking or boating. Further afield, Leicester is about 20km away with its museums, shopping and the Richard III Visitor Centre, while Rutland Water (around 25km away) offers watersports, fishing and nature reserves. Stanford Hall, roughly 15km away, combines a stately home with a motorcycle museum set in parkland — a good half-day out for anyone touring the county.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Canalboat Club at Union Wharf and are thinking about selling or renting it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a direct owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee to get your week in front of buyers, and no commission is taken from the sale — unlike a traditional resale agent, we don't take a cut of whatever price you agree.

Because the resort is RCI-affiliated, that's a genuine selling point to mention in your listing: a buyer isn't just getting a week in Market Harborough, they're also getting access to RCI's exchange network, which widens the appeal to buyers who travel more broadly.

Beyond that, specific resale terms — any transfer or administration fee charged to move the week into a new owner's name, whether the resort's owners' association holds a right of first refusal, and how long a transfer typically takes to process — are set by Canalboat Club's own management or owners' association rather than by us. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth contacting the resort directly to confirm the current transfer fee and the latest annual maintenance charge, so both sides know exactly what's included and what isn't. A resale buyer takes on the week itself and the associated maintenance obligations going forward; this does not include any back fees or arrears left on the account, which remain the selling owner's responsibility to clear before transfer.

What Renters Typically Look For

Renters interested in this resort tend to be drawn by the canalside location and the chance to explore Market Harborough and the wider Leicestershire countryside at a relaxed pace — walking the towpath, browsing the independent shops, and using the town as a base for day trips to Leicester or Rutland Water. Being clear in your listing about the week's size, season, and what is and isn't included in terms of fees will help set the right expectations for anyone renting rather than buying.

Practical Notes

Market Harborough is well served by road and rail from London and other major UK cities, and the town has reasonable parking for those driving in. If canal activity is part of the appeal for your buyer or renter, the warmer months tend to see more boating traffic and towpath life. Owners looking to exchange through RCI should check current availability and any exchange deadlines well ahead of their intended travel dates.