The Luxury Little Play Company up for sale, Newton Aycliffe

The Luxury Little Play Company opened on December 10 after two years of running private hires.

Owners Natalia, 31, and Atilla, 42, from Spennymoor, said they had always wanted to open a full‑time centre, and since launching, the business has proved popular with local families.

However, in a post on social media last night (March 4), the owners shared the “difficult news” that they are putting the café on the market.

The Luxury Little Play Company (Image: The Luxury Little Play Company)

Their Facebook statement said: “With a heavy heart, we’re sharing some difficult news.

“We have made the incredibly tough decision to put our beloved play café up for sale.

“This little space has truly been our baby. We’ve spent a long time exploring every possible way to keep it running, but sadly we’re unable to commit the time and full attention it needs to grow into everything it deserves to be – for both us and all of you, our amazing customers.”

The centre includes soft play areas, a bubble house, bouncy castle and teepee, as well as a café and kitchen serving hot food.

The Luxury Little Play Company (Image: The Luxury Little Play Company)

The owners stressed this won’t be the end of the play café, and they are now looking for someone to take over with the “dedication it needs”.

They added: “This hasn’t been an easy decision at all. It comes from a place of wanting the café to continue, thrive, and reach its full potential with someone who can give it the dedication it needs.

“If you or someone you know might be interested, please send us a message and we can arrange a meeting to go through all the details.

“To every single person who visited, supported us, booked sessions, shared kind words, or simply walked through our doors… you made this dream possible. You helped us create something truly special, and we will always be grateful for that.

“This isn’t goodbye to what we built – it’s just the hope of a new chapter for it.”

The Luxury Little Play Company (Image: The Luxury Little Play Company)

The business will continue to operate as normal until the sale is agreed or until the end of the month.

Following the announcement, customers shared their support online.

One said: “I am so sorry to hear this! You will definitely be missed by many, I’m sure. Good luck in whatever your next plans are.”

Another added: “I’m so absolutely gutted. We love your play café, and it is going to be a big miss.

“We will be back over the next few weeks, or every week until you close. Good luck to you both on your next venture.”