SD. Inside Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi’s ‘Small Village’ Life in the Cotswolds 1 Year After Leaving U.S. (Exclusive Source)
After decades in the Hollywood spotlight, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have officially traded red carpets for rolling hills — and according to locals, they’ve never been happier.
Nearly a year after relocating to England’s Cotswolds region, the beloved couple is embracing a slower, quieter life surrounded by nature, privacy, and good-hearted locals who “don’t make a fuss.”
A Fresh Start in the Cotswolds
Sources tell PEOPLE that the former talk show host, 67, and her wife, the Arrested Development star, 52, have seamlessly settled into their new community near Wigginton, a charming village known for its stone cottages and tranquil atmosphere.
“They come in regularly, they are really chilled and very polite,” a local pub worker told PEOPLE. “They come in with their dogs, sometimes on their own and sometimes with other people. Everyone knows who she is, but they don’t bother her.”
The insider added that DeGeneres and de Rossi often choose the corner table when dining out — not for celebrity treatment, but simply for a bit of peace and quiet. “It’s a small village so of course everyone gossips, but I haven’t heard a single bad thing,” the source said.
Another local described one of their visits fondly: “They were [at our pub] for about an hour or so last year and were discreet. They had a drink and left, no fuss.”
A Life Away from Hollywood
The couple’s decision to step away from fame and move abroad followed DeGeneres’ retirement from television after the end of The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2022. Friends close to the pair say the move represents “a reset — a chance to just live, not perform.”
“Ellen is enjoying the quiet life,” says another insider. “She loves the routine — morning walks, local cafés, spending time with the animals. And Portia has truly fallen in love with the countryside.”
In August, Ellen shared a rare glimpse of their life overseas on social media, revealing that the couple had welcomed another puppy into their growing family.
Portia’s Countryside Dream
The star also posted a short video of Portia de Rossi riding her horse through the lush English countryside, writing:
“Portia’s living her dream riding her horse through the English countryside and into the village. Gosh, I hope she comes home soon.”
The post captured both the humor and warmth fans have always loved about DeGeneres — and offered a peek into the peaceful new rhythm of their life together.
A New Chapter of Love and Simplicity
For a pair who once ruled the Los Angeles social scene, Ellen and Portia’s English chapter marks a striking — and joyful — change. Locals describe them not as stars, but as neighbors who bring their dogs for walks, enjoy pub lunches, and wave hello to passersby.
“They’re just happy here,” said one resident. “No cameras, no drama — just two people living the life they want.”
After years of interviews, headlines, and viral moments, Ellen and Portia seem to have found something far rarer than fame: peace, privacy, and purpose.
