Danebury coffee box shortlisted for Cafe of the Year 2025

Amerley Saville launched her mobile café, Amerleys, based in a converted horse box, at Danebury Hill in December last year.

She has been shortlisted for Café of the Year 2025.

Ms Saville said: “I started ‘Amerleys’ at Danebury Hill fort back in December last year so to be shortlisted for café of the year when I haven’t even been trading a year is crazy.

"Being only 21 and starting a business, it was a very scary thing to do, but I decided to take the risk and see what would happen.

"I cannot believe that 10 months later I have managed to build a community of customers over at Danebury and have had the chance to be invited to so many events and continue to meet new people every day.”

Amerleys café logo (Image: Emily Scotney Photography)

Amerleys also offer add-ons to make the drinks more personal, such as flavoured syrups, such as gingerbread and hazelnut, and special extras like marshmallows or caramel drizzle.

Ms Saville said: “At ‘Amerleys’ my main objective is to serve every single customer with a smile on my face and to serve them delicious coffee and cakes to take with them on their walk around our countryside.

"I absolutely love my job and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for ‘Amerleys’, my dream one day is to have my own brick & mortar store.”

Amerleys is based in the car park of Stockbridge tourist hotspot Danebury Hill, which is one of the many Iron Age hill forts around Britain.

It also serves cakes and pastries from Hoxton Bakehouse in Stockbridge and is in talks to collaborate with other local brands.

Ms Saville launched the business after purchasing a fully converted horse box in September with the help of a business loan.

She officially opened her coffee shop ‘Amerleys’ last month.

She said: “Please, please vote for my cafe to be cafe of the year 2025.”

The shortlist for the Andover Advertiser’s Café of the Year 2025 was chosen after a great response from readers.

The nine local favourites are recognised for their exceptional service, delicious offerings, and inviting atmosphere.

Other finalists include The Tea room, Blue Onion on the High Street, Coffee #1 in The Chantry Centre, and Costa on the High Street.

Also on the shortlist are Enham Charity and Café, The Travelling Cupcake, and Too Fast Too Filling, in Picket Piece.

Last year's winner, Café Bridge, in Bridge Street, Andover, is excluded from this year's competition.

Now, it's time for the public to pick their winner.

Voting coupons will be included in the Andover Advertiser, published on October 24 and October 31.

To cast your vote, simply mark your favourite on the official coupon and post it to: Andover Advertiser Café of the Year, Fleet House, Hampshire Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9XD.

Voting closes on November 9, 2025.

Please note that photocopies will not be accepted, and only one vote per coupon is allowed.

Multiple voting slips can be sent in a single envelope.

Full terms and conditions are available at newsquest.co.uk/prize-competition-rules.