A cake shop and bakehouse in Darwen is up for sale after the owner announced it will be closing at the end of October.

Beth’s Bakehouse opened on Bolton Road in October 2020 selling cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cookies and more.

Exactly two years on, the owner announced the business will be closing for good on Saturday, October 29.

Sharing the news on the business’s Facebook page, Beth wrote: “It is with a heavy heart that we will be closing the business at the end of this month.

“It has not been an easy decision after putting my heart and soul into it for so many years. Our last day opening the shop will be Saturday, October 29.

“All orders up to the end of the month will be collected as normal. All orders between November 1 and December 10 will still be going ahead as planned (everybody should have already been contacted).

“I just want to thank every single one of you who has supported me over the years with my business. It has been an amazing journey and one I will never ever forget.

“My time has come to move on to something new & I hope that you will all continue to support our small, local businesses.”

The business, including all of the equipment, is up for sale for £15,000.

Some of the equipment for sale includes a commercial fridge and freezer, an ice cream freezer, bars and stools, two ovens, a dishwasher and a double sink.

Beth added: “It would suit other uses including, sandwich shop (perfect location), small cafe, bakery etc. ground floor space, two rooms and WC.

“A new lease will take over at a cheap rate of 450pcm. Length of lease will be determined by landlord and new tenant. No business rates.”

The business has an impressive rating of 4.9 stars from 220 reviews on Facebook.

The announcement received an overwhelming response from customers who wished the owner good luck in her future endeavours.