Mallard

  • 63ft narrowboat

  • Sleeps 6

  • 2 Showers

  • 2 Toilets

  • Free WiFi

  • Pet Friendly

Mallard

Mallard is ideal for group getaways or family adventures. This pet-friendly holiday boat hosts three separate sleeping areas with complete privacy between each, two bathrooms, and a lovely family-sized seating area in the bow.

Mallard is equipped with central heating throughout, a full kitchen, and Wi-Fi. It sleeps 6 with various bed layouts available.

Choose from four layouts

Layout option for the different bed configurations on our 6-berth family narrowboats available for hire.

Saloon

Mallard has a dinette area with seating for 6 people, which can be converted into a double bed if needed. There is a flat-screen TV with an onboard radio.

Bathroom

There are 2 separate bathrooms. Both include a flushing toilet, a hand basin, a shower, and a 240V shaver socket.

Kitchen

Mallard has a full kitchen including an oven, a 4-ring gas cooker, a sink with hot water and drinking water, a small electric fridge with a freezer compartment, and a microwave. All cutlery, crockery, pans and cooking utensils are provided.

Cabin

There are two permanent cabins, and the saloon can be easily converted into a third cabin. The three sleeping areas have complete separation and privacy between each. The double beds are the standard narrowboat 4’ wide, the singles are standard 2’ wide.

Other features

Mallard has central heating, free Wi-Fi, and 240V sockets for appliances and charging. There are wardrobes located throughout, and outdoor seating at both the front and the back of the boat. Pets are more than welcome aboard Mallard.

More Information

Boat specification

  • 63′ long x 6’10” wide
  • Maximum headroom 6’4″
  • Semi-traditional stern with seating
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • Pump-out toilet (we do the pumping out)
  • Central heating
  • Double beds standard narrowboat 4′ wide
  • Single beds standard narrowboat 2′ wide
  • Life jackets and safety equipment on board

Boat operation

  • No experience required, beginners welcome
  • Comprehensive boat safety induction provided at outset
  • All training on boat handling and mooring provided
  • Advice on routes provided
  • Emergency assistance helpline
  • Fully licensed and insured for hire
  • Accredited Safety Certificate

Things to know

  • We are based at Union Wharf Marina, 1a Canalside, Union Wharf, Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7UW
  • Holidays start on a Monday or Friday at 2:30pm and finish on a Monday or Friday at 9.30am
  • Please confirm your chosen layout when booking
  • All fuel included at no additional cost
  • All bed linen and towels are included at no additional cost
  • No booking fees
  • Free car parking
  • Up to 2 well-behaved pets are welcome at no additional charge.
  • £50 Damage Waiver included
  • Your dates are secured with a 30% deposit
  • Payment of balance is due 8 weeks before your holiday begins
  • Payment via credit/debit card or bank transfer

Our other boats

Gosling - a 6-berth pet-friendly canal boat available for hire from union wharf narrowboats

Gosling

  • Up to 6 people

Shelduck - a 4-berth pet-friendly canal boat available for hire from union wharf narrowboats

Shelduck

  • Up to 4 people

Day Boats

  • Up to 12 people