High above the Derwent Valley, tucked within private woodland just outside Belper, four handcrafted log cabins sit quietly among the trees, offering a peaceful adults-only retreat on the edge of the Peak District. From their elevated woodland setting, the cabins overlook the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site, a landscape rich in history and natural beauty. Privately positioned to ensure peace, tranquillity and seclusion, each cabin feels wonderfully removed from the everyday, creating a setting where time slows and the surrounding woodland becomes part of the experience.

The epitome of romance, Swinney Wood Log Cabins is the proud winner of Europe’s most Romantic Resort at the World Travel Awards 2025. With just four cabins hidden within the woodland, stays here feel wonderfully private and truly special.

Each two-storey cabin has been designed with pure romance in mind. On the lower level you will find an open plan kitchen and living area with log burner, along with a luxury bathroom featuring complimentary Molton Brown toiletries, double sinks and a walk-in rainforest shower for two.

A whimsical staircase leads to the open plan mezzanine floor where a king-size four-poster bed awaits, alongside a freestanding bathtub for two, creating a wonderfully romantic space to relax and unwind.

Large sliding glass doors open from the living area onto private decking, extending each cabin into the trees where you become fully immersed in nature. Outside space is private and secluded, with an outdoor hot tub and sauna carefully positioned for privacy and breathtaking views through the woodland.

The upper balcony offers enchanting views through the surrounding trees, completing the feeling of being tucked away high among the woodland canopy.

Mornings begin with coffee and birdsong, while evenings drift into long, intimate hot tubs beneath the stars.

Swinney Wood is an exclusive luxury adults-only woodland retreat, ensuring the atmosphere remains calm, intimate and perfectly suited to couples seeking time alone together. Despite the seclusion, the wonderful market town of Belper is just a short distance away, offering independent cafés, restaurants and riverside walks. Beyond that, the landscapes of the Peak District provide endless opportunities for exploring Derbyshire’s beautiful countryside.

For couples looking for a truly romantic woodland escape, where privacy, atmosphere and thoughtful design come together, Swinney Wood Log Cabins offers one of the most distinctive countryside stays in this part of the world.