Ellen & Portia'S Cozy Cotswolds Retreat: Inside Their New Life Away From The Limelight - BABEOfficial 2025

Welcome to the Cotswolds

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have traded the glitz and glam of Hollywood for the charming tranquility of the English countryside. After moving to the Cotswolds in November, the couple has fully embraced their new life away from the limelight. An insider tells PEOPLE that while locals recognize DeGeneres, they respect her privacy and leave her be. "It's a small village so of course everyone gossips, but I haven't heard a single bad thing," shares the source.

Living the Dream

The couple is thriving in their picturesque new home. According to a local pub source near Wigginton, "They come in regularly, they are really chilled and very polite. They come in with their dogs, sometimes on their own and sometimes with other people." Ellen and Portia's presence has been warmly welcomed by the community, and their low-key lifestyle is a refreshing change. "Everyone knows who she is, but they don’t bother her," the source adds.

“Portia’s living her dream riding her horse through the English countryside and into the village," Ellen shared, showcasing their blissful rural life.

Adjusting to a New Chapter

Their move was partly motivated by the 2024 presidential election results, with Ellen revealing, "We got here the day before the election." The couple has since settled into a simpler way of life, complete with horses, chickens, and even a brief stint with sheep. Despite listing their Cotswolds estate for $30 million, they're not planning to leave England – they simply need more room for their growing menagerie of animals.

The couple's journey from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles to the serene English countryside marks a new chapter of peace and fulfillment. As Ellen and Portia continue to enjoy their "small village" life, they remind us all of the joys found in simplicity and nature.