13 last-minute Valentine's Day escapes to book now

The Scottish capital is one of the most beautiful cities in the world – so an ideal choice for couples this Valentine’s. Explore its history-soaked castle before resting weary feet with a sumptuous afternoon tea. Great Little Breaks is offering one night’s B&B at the Crowne Plaza Edinburgh from £86 per person, including afternoon tea for two, two tickets to visit the castle and restaurant discounts of up to 50%. [Photo: Flickr/Kirsty McWhirter]

Can there be a more romantic destination than Venice, with its enchanting canals and rich culture? Super Break has four nights’ accommodation at the Holiday Inn Venice Marghera Hotel, including return flights from Stansted on February 13, from £277.50 per person. [Photo: Flickr/Moyan Brenn]

Sweep your loved one off their feet and 443ft in the air by taking them on the London Eye. Book the Champagne Experience, from £31.95, and you can sip bubbly on the 30-minute rotation against the London skyline. For an even grander gesture, the private Cupid’s Capsule comes with a whole bottle of Champagne, chocolates, priority boarding and costs from £380. [Photo: London Eye]

This sweet shepherd’s hut is named The Cwtch Hut – meaning cuddle in Welsh – and has everything for couples to get away from it all. Set in Monmouthshire farmland, there’s no TV, wifi or signal – but plenty of cosy touches including a log burner, hand-made wooden kitchen and bed adorned in soft blankets. Three nights’ self-catering on the weekends either side of Valentine’s Day costs £360. [Photo: Sugar & Loaf]

Your love will reach new heights in the treehouses at Pedras Salgadas Spa and Nature Park in Northern Portugal. The contemporary designs feature vast windows – perfect for stargazing – a bathroom, kitchenette, double bed and sofa. A special Valentine’s package costs from £505 and includes two nights’ B&B, a romantic dinner, couple’s spa treatment and sparkling wine with chocolates. [Photo: Pedras Salgadas]

How about kicking back after a day’s walking in your very own hot tub? Set near Windermere, Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant has seven magnificent new luxury suites all with private hot tubs outside on the balcony. There is still availability over Valentine’s weekend, with hot tub suites reduced from £425 to £385 per suite per night (from February 12-16). [Photo: golakes.co.uk]

Adventurous couples could slink off to Norway for a two-day Aurora Camping and Dog Sledding trip with Much Better Adventures, which still has good availability over Valentine’s weekend. The price of £265 per person includes one night in a traditional Sami tent, a guided dog sled tour and Northern Lights viewing by a campfire. Some meals and transportation are included. Excludes flights. [Photo: muchbetteradventures.com]

The St Moritz Hotel, overlooking North Cornwall’s beautiful beaches, has a romantic spa break, ideal a Valentine’s break. The price of £180 per person includes one night in a king room, a three-course dinner and breakfast, use of the hotel’s leisure facilities and a one-hour couple’s massage in the Cowshed spa. Add on a Trio of Treats – flowers, Champagne and handmade chocolates – for £80. [Photo: St Moritz Hotel]

Short on time but full of desire to whisk your loved one abroad? Then try a day trip to Bordeaux for a whistlestop wine tasting experience. SmoothRed has a Bordeaux Private Day Tour from £489 per person, which includes return flights from London, airport transfers and a private, chauffeured tour tour of the Medoc vineyards with a guide, wine tastings and a three-course lunch. [Photo: SmoothRed]

Fancy a foodie break? Escape to the Isle of Wight, where the Seaview Hotel is offering two nights’ B&B plus return ferry crossings and a three-course dinner in its award-winning restaurant from £289 per couple. Available until March 31. [Photo: Red Funnel]

Chateau Rhianfa – built in 1849 by the Baronet of Bodelwyddan as a gift for his wife – exudes romance with its gothic towers, luxurious rooms and free standing baths. Set in beautiful Anglesey – the place Prince William and Kate used to call home – the hotel is offering a Valentine’s weekend package from £250, including one night’s stay, a four-course meal, Champagne and truffles. [Photo: Visit Wales]

Get shaken not stirred in the heart of the capital. COMO Metropolitan, in Mayfair, is offering cocktail masterclasses from £84 per couple. You’ll nibble on canapes and perfect everything from the ‘Lady Killer’ to ‘Between the Sheets’. One night’s B&B, including a bottle of Taittinger, is from £398 per night. [Photo: COMO Metropolitan]

Explore romantic Winchester with its Cathedral and water meadows before heading back to The Potting Shed, a chocolate box cottage a short walk away. Three nights’ self-catering from February 10 costs from £318.75. [Photo: Mulberry Cottages]