Canalboat Club at Union

The Resort and Its Setting

Canalboat Club at Union is an independent timeshare resort in Market Harborough, a historic market town in Leicestershire. The resort takes its name and character from the region's canal network, a landscape of locks, towpaths and waterside pubs that defines this corner of the East Midlands. It's a quieter, more characterful alternative to a typical seaside or city-centre resort — suited to owners who want walking country, village pubs and canal life rather than a beach or a theme park on the doorstep.

Market Harborough and the East Midlands

Market Harborough itself has a compact, walkable centre with independent shops, cafés and a long market-town history, all within easy reach of the resort. Further afield, Foxton Locks (around 8 km/5 miles away) is one of the best-known flights of locks on the Grand Union Canal and a popular spot for a towpath walk or a pub lunch by the water. Leicester city centre, with its museums, cathedral and shopping, is about 20 km (12 miles) north, while Rutland Water — England's largest reservoir, with walking and cycling trails and watersports — lies roughly 25 km (15 miles) east. The surrounding Leicestershire countryside is good walking territory, dotted with villages, tea rooms and country pubs worth seeking out.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Canalboat Club at Union and no longer use it, you can list it for resale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. As a private, owner-to-owner marketplace, we charge a one-time listing fee and take 0% commission on the sale or rental — you set your own asking price and deal directly with buyers or renters who contact you through the platform.

Because Canalboat Club at Union is an independent resort rather than part of a large branded chain, resales here are typically handled through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a centralised resale desk. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, both parties should confirm directly with the resort or its management: the transfer fee charged to move the week into a new owner's name, how long that transfer process usually takes, and the current annual maintenance fee. These figures aren't published centrally, so get them in writing from the resort before finalising any sale.

A resale buyer generally takes on the usage rights for the week purchased, along with the obligation to pay future annual maintenance fees, but does not automatically inherit any loyalty perks, promotional upgrades or bonus benefits the original buyer may have received when purchasing directly from the resort. If RCI affiliation at this resort is tied to the individual owner rather than the week itself, ask explicitly whether it transfers with the sale or needs to be re-registered by the new owner.

RCI Exchange Benefits

Canalboat Club at Union is RCI-affiliated, so owners can deposit their week into RCI's exchange system and trade it for stays at other RCI resorts worldwide. For buyers, this is worth highlighting in a listing — it broadens what a week here can be used for beyond a straight stay in Market Harborough, and it's a genuine selling point for renters and resale buyers who exchange regularly.

Practical Notes for Owners and Renters

Market Harborough is well connected by road via the A6 and has rail links to Leicester and beyond, making it a reasonably easy resort to reach without a car. Renters tend to look for clear details on the week's season, size of accommodation, and proximity to Foxton Locks and the town centre, so include these specifics in any listing. Spring and autumn tend to be quieter and more comfortable for exploring the canals and countryside, while summer is the busiest period — worth factoring into your pricing if you're renting out a fixed week.