Why did Ellen DeGeneres move to the Cotswolds?

Ellen DeGeneres moved to the Cotswolds seeking a change of scenery and to escape perceived 'perils' in America.

What problems did Ellen DeGeneres face in her Cotswolds home?

Her first Cotswolds home experienced severe flooding shortly after purchase, and the couple also faced neighbor disputes.

Did Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi stay in the UK?

The couple has returned to the US for the festive season, and it is speculated they may not return to the UK soon.

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Ellen DeGeneres' UK Dream Home Hit by Floods

7 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Ellen DeGeneres' £15 million farmhouse flooded within days of moving.
The couple moved to a second hilltop home to escape the risk of flooding.
Ellen and Portia have since returned to the US, potentially permanently.

Ellen DeGeneres' UK Dream Home Hit by Floods

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's highly anticipated move to a £15 million farmhouse in the Cotswolds was marred by immediate disaster. Within days of completing their extensive renovation, the property was inundated by floodwaters from the River Windrush, forcing the couple to seek higher ground.

Seeking refuge, they purchased a £25 million ultra-modern hilltop home, reminiscent of their former Californian lifestyle. This move, however, followed a series of setbacks including disputes with neighbors over development and concerns about their impact on local Roman ruins and flood risk.

After a single Christmas season in the UK, DeGeneres and de Rossi have returned to the United States, with insiders suggesting they may not be in a hurry to return, leaving the future of their Cotswolds estate uncertain.