If Valentine’s Day has crept up on you this year then don’t panic, help is at hand.

From flowers to massages and restaurants to contemporary jewellery, we have devised a list of 10 of the best places to visit if you want to convince your partner you a romantic day planned all along.

One of these is Hazel Tree Therapies which is offering massages and other treatments at a special Valentine’s rate.

And although often thought of as a gift for women, Hazel Tree massage therapist Brian Colling says relaxing treatments can also be a wonderful shared experience for couples.

He said: “What’s really nice is having a treatment at the same time as your partner. You could enjoy a nice relaxing massage before going out for dinner or whatever you have planned.

“It is becoming quite popular for birthdays and other celebrations like Valentine’s Day, people like to feel they are doing something nice for the other person. They are great for stress release, most people are stressed these days and lead busy lives so a massage is a great way to unwind.”

But if massage isn’t your thing there are still a range of other romantic gifts and experiences on offer.

So whether you are after handmade chocolates or a night in a luxurious hotel, here is our list of 10 of the best last minute Valentine’s destinations in Plymouth.

Gifts/Shops

Choccacino, 58 Southside Street, The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LA, 01752 256655.

Sells: Chocolate and cakes.

Open: Tuesday to Friday 10.30am-4.30pm, Saturday 10.30am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4.30pm.

Valentine’s Day: Chocolate bars with personalised messages, heart-shaped chocolates and gift boxes.

For a last-minute Valentine’s gift guaranteed to impress the special someone in your life head to Chocaccino.

A chocoholics dream, the shop offers some of the most imaginative - and tastiest - Valentine’s treats going.

From chocolates inside an edible heart-shaped box, to bars with personalised messages, you are sure the find the perfect chocolaty present here.

Flower Fayre, 57 Devonport Road, Plymouth, PL3 4DL, 01752 562 664.

Sells: Flowers, food drink and gift packs.

Open: Tuesday to Saturday 9am-5.30pm.

Valentine’s Day: A range of bouquets and gift packs from classic red roses to food and drink hampers.

If you are looking to say ‘I love you’ with flowers on February 14 then Flower Fayre has an array of great ways to say it.

From a dozen red roses, to food and drink hampers and beautiful Valentine’s bouquets there is plenty to choose from.

The shop also does same-day deliveries, so if you need a gift in a hurry this is the place for you.

Victoria Sewart, 39 Southside Street, Plymouth, PL1 2LE, 01752 220 011.

Sells: Contemporary jewellery.

Open: Monday to Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 10.30am-5pm, Sunday 11.30am-4.30pm.

Valentine’s Day: Choose from an array of contemporary jewellery.

Plymouth's first contemporary jewellery gallery is the place to find a truly special and unique Valentine’s gift.

Choose from a treasure trove of original designs created from materials including diamonds, gold, acrylic, wood, feathers and even recycled materials.

Engagement and wedding rings are unlike any others and you can work with designers to commission a completely individual piece. 

Hazel Tree Therapies, Plymouth Natural Health and Healing Centre, 175 Outland Road, Peverell, Plymouth, PL2 3PY, 01752 706552.

Sells: Massage therapy and Reiki.

Open: Monday to Friday 11am-8pm, Saturday 11am-4pm. Valentine’s Day: Gift vouchers, £3 off therapies over £26.

Give the gift of relaxation this Valentine’s with a voucher for a massage at Hazel Tree Therapies.

A treatment there will leave your partner stress free and in the perfect mood for a wonderful Valentine’s evening.

You can even have a massage at the same time as your partner so you can both share in the experience.

Attractions

The Wheel of Plymouth, Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, PL1 2PA, 01752 220656

Event/activity: Ferris wheel.

Open: 10am-6pm daily.

Valentine’s Day:  VIP capsule and half bottle of champagne from £51.

If you and your Valentine have a head for heights then a ride on the Wheel of Plymouth is the perfect way to ensure love is in the air on February 14.

Measuring in at 60metres in height the ride offers stunning 360 degree panoramic views of the city.

For a really romantic touch, hire out one of the climate-controlled capsules and a half bottle of champagne for a truly magical experience.

The National Marine Aquarium, Rope Walk, Plymouth, 01752 600 301.

Open: 10am-5pm daily.

Valentine’s Day:  Usual events including, feeding, talks and 4-D film.

From coming face to face with some of the ocean’s most fearsome predators to a fun 4-D cinema experience, the National Aquarium is a great place for a Valentine’s date.

There will be chance to feed an Octopus, learn more about the wonders of the deep and relax with a hot drink and slice of cake overlooking the harbour in a glass-fronted cafe.

 

Hotels

St Elizabeth’s House Hotel, Longbrook Street, Plympton St. Maurice, PL7 1NJ, 01752 344 840.

Rating: 4 star.

Valentine’s Day: Three course meal £39.95, rooms from £139.

For a true taste of luxury this Valentine’s Day, pack your bags and head to St Elizabeth’s House Hotel.

Located just outside the city and surrounded by five acres of landscaped gardens,  it offers an idyllic and peaceful place for a romantic getaway.

For February 14 the hotel is offering a three course meal filled with delectable treats like seared scallops with white wine and shallot velouté and an assiette of chocolate to share.

After dinner why not book into one of the 25 individual and stylish en-suite rooms or for a real taste of the high life there is the St Elizabeth’s Suite with a separate lounge, whirlpool bath and its own terrace.

Elfordleigh Hotel Golf and Country Club, Colebrook, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 5EB, 01752 336428.

Rating: 3 star.

Valentine’s Day: Bed and breakfast from £120, back massage £60 per couple, scalp massage £15 per person, three course meal and glass of champagne £25 per person.

If you are after a spot of pampering then the Elfordleigh Hotel Golf and Country Club is the ideal Valentine’s destination.

It is offering a range of massages and spa treatments at reduced prices as well as a three course meal and an array of comfortable rooms.

Situated in an idyllic rural location just outside the city, the historic country house offers complete relaxation, whether you want to enjoy the indoor pool and jacuzzis or 18 hole golf course.

 

Restaurants

Zucca, North Quay House, North Quay, Plymouth, PL4 0RA, 01752 224 225.

Style: Italian.

Valentine’s Day: Six course menu, £60 per person.

Try: Pan-fried red mullet fillets with confit tomatoes, zucchini, basil purée, blushed tomato and mussel fricassee.

Italian’s have a reputation for romance and Zucca is making sure it remains intact with a six course menu engineered to send the heart aflutter.

Housed in cool, contemporary surroundings at Plymouth marina the restaurant is offering luxurious re-workings of Italian cuisine.

This includes starters like Cornish crab with a tomato consommé jelly and tempura crayfish, mains such as an open lasagne of Girolle mushrooms, truffle oil, mascarpone and baby leeks with a Champagne foam, and an array of delectable desserts.

These include the playful, sensory sensation of an Espresso crème brûlée with chocolate popping candy and a hazelnut tuile.

Yukisan, 51 Notte Street, Plymouth, PL1 2AG, 01752 250 240.

Style: Japanese.

Valentine’s Day: Two course menu £29.95 per person or three courses for £33.50 per person, including glass of wine.

Try: Sushi platter – salmon, sea bass, king prawn and futomaki maki served with miso soup.

For something a bit different this Valentine’s Day drop in to Devon’s only Japanese restaurant.

Located at the Baribican, Yukisan has created a two or three course menu showcasing the very best in authentic far Eastern food.

From classic starters like crispy duck rolls and king prawn tempura, to mains that include wasabi steak and a sushi platter, there are an array of dishes to excite the tastebuds.

And if you have left your Valentine’s plans to the last-minute you will be pleased to know that Yukisan is open all day on February 14, giving you the best possible chance of grabbing a table.