Whether you love Valentine’s Day or hate it, there’s no denying that everyone likes to be made to feel a bit special once in a while. Covent Garden’s rustic charm is an ideal location to re-light that romantic flame and, like most places in London, this year there will be no shortage of clichéd, but luckily also classy gifts.

Gifts for Her:

Godiva, 17 Russell Street, www.godiva.com

It’s almost worth getting some of these delectable chocolates just for the box! Beautifully packaged, and with chocolates being an old Valentine classic, you can’t go wrong with this elegant, high-end brand.

Lush, 11 The Piazza, www.lush.co.uk

You either love it hate—a little bit like Valentine’s Day really—but if the nose-tingling scent of Lush doesn’t send you running a mile, the seductive bath gifts inside are sure to give your lover a sweet-smelling treat for the ‘me time’ moments. Kitsch gifts such as love soaps, soft coeur massage bars and sex bomb ballistic bath bombs mean you might even be invited to join…

Hope and Greenwood, 1 Russell Street, www.hopeandgreenwood.co.uk

Very British sweets for you own English rose; choose from mallow hearts, love shakes, cherry love-me-trues and love and kisses sweets to put a little sugar in your sugar.

The Sanctuary Spa, 12 Floral Street, www.thesanctuary.co.uk

To really spoil the lady in your life, treat her to a ‘Time For You Spa Day’ at The Sanctuary. This includes a manicure, pedicure, hot sugar scrub, facial, mud wrap, massage and more, while also including a whole-day pass for the spa facilities. For £109 however, you might want to keep her for yourself and try to recreate it at home!

Gifts for Him:

Paul Smith, 40–44 Floral Street, www.paulsmith.co.uk

A firm male favourite, Paul Smith has stepped up to the mark by offering some valuable Valentine’s Day gift suggestions. The striped, heart pocket handkerchief, red printed wash bag and gold-plated flower cufflinks are smart choices for your modern man.

Molton Brown, 18 Russell Street, www.moltonbrown.co.uk

Who says men don’t need to be pampered? Molton Brown is the subtle choice for men who need to be persuaded into the benefits of male grooming. Bring him round with the black pepper candle, seamoss stree-relieving hydrosoak or the invigorating suma ginseng bath and shower gel.

Penhaligon’s, 41 Wellington Street, www.penhaligons.co.uk

For the traditional man, this British perfumery specialises in tailor-making classic scents to suit any individual. Truly a thoughtful gift for your knight-in-shining-armour this Valentine’s Day.

By Gabriella Patterson.