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Stars craving an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city life have been flocking to the Cotswolds — a picturesque region in the English countryside that offers unparalleled luxury and privacy.
In recent months, Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, set up camp in the ritzy neighborhood, which is a known favorite among the Hollywood elite.
The former talk show host, 67, and “Arrested Development” alum left Los Angeles for good five months ago after buying a sprawling farmhouse in the hoity-toity area in South West England, nearly two hours from London.
The couple forked over an eye-popping $18 million — some $3 million over the asking price for the stunning property.
While it’s not clear exactly why the pair decided on the Cotswolds, the region is a picturesque and wealthy part of England.
Celebrities who call the Cotswolds home
DeGeneres’ star-studded list of neighbors includes David and Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss, Elizabeth Hurley, Hugh Grant and Jeremy Clarkson, who owns a successful farm shop and pub in the area.
Other known residents include Scottish DJ Calvin Harris, singer Lily Allen and artist Damien Hirst.
The location is also home to royalty, as King Charles and Queen Camilla own Highgrove House in Gloucestershire.
As for music royalty, it’s reported that Beyoncé and her husband, Jay-Z, are looking to follow suit and snap up a property in the swanky neighborhood, the Daily Mail reports.
The Post has reached out to Beyoncé’s reps for comment.
Properties aside, the area sees large amounts of celebrities come and go each month thanks to the several luxurious hotels that are peppered around the region.
Lucknam Park
This includes Lucknam Park, a five-star oasis located in the luscious area of Chippenham.
The hotel, which is set in 500 acres of listed parkland, has recently welcomed a host of famous faces, including Donatella Versace, Kylie Minogue and Jerry Hall, The Post can reveal.
The main house, which dates back to the 17th century, sits atop a mile-long driveway, which is lined with 200-year-old lime and beech trees, and is located just 30 minutes away from the picturesque city of Bath.
The estate also offers Michelin-starred dining at Restaurant Hywel Jones, which is often frequented by A-listers. The restaurant recently celebrated its 20th consecutive year holding a Michelin star.
The grand property had been previously passed down through several families before opening its doors as a hotel. Its current owners snapped it up in 1994, but preserved the historic elements of the estate where possible.
The Lygon Arms
Those wanting a more central location often stay at the Lygon Arms — a historic 4-star hotel that boasts close proximity to cinematic landmarks, such as “Downton Abbey” and “Bridget Jones’s Diary” filming locations.
The hotel is set in Broadway — a stunning village in the Cotswolds that offers wisteria-adorned stone cottages and Disney-like buildings surrounding it.
The hotel proudly dates back to the 14th century.
Over the years, its hosted some famous historical figures and celebrities, including Oliver Cromwell, King Charles I, Prince Phillip, Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor and Cary Grant.
More recently, the hotel has been frequented by James Bond alum Pierce Brosnan, Renée Zellweger, Grant and Sophia Loren, The Post can reveal.
The sprawling lodge offers guests 86 individually designed rooms to choose from, and boasts two restaurants helmed by British chef supremo James Martin.
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