Beyonce and Jay-Z are moving to the Cotswolds: why stars choose the English countryside.

According to The Sun: After getting used to the palm-lined streets of Bel Air, Beyonce and Jay-Z are seeking new experiences.

This week, The Sun Online reported that the Crazy In Love singer is set to trade her designer gowns for tweed jackets and Barbour coats. Together with her husband, they are heading to the Cotswolds.

According to insider information, the star couple has received permission to build an "impressive country estate" on 58 acres of land near Wiggington, one of the most picturesque villages in Oxfordshire.

While this is a distance from their primary residence in Los Angeles, the Cotswolds will be an ideal place for their family, which includes two children: Blue Ivy, 13, and twins Rumi and Sir, seven.

In recent years, rural towns in England have become popular among celebrities looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the metropolis.

Cultural Shifts

Comedian Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi also moved to the countryside after Donald Trump's re-election. They actively share photo reports of their new life, featuring horseback riding and bird care.

“We just weren’t used to seeing such beauty. The villages and towns are so charming, and it’s just an easier way of life.”

Ellen DeGeneres

Additionally, Taylor Swift also stayed in the Cotswolds, having rented a luxurious house during her tour for 3.3 million pounds.

Insiders noted that this place reminded her of her childhood when she grew up on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania.

One source said: “I think part of her has always been eager to reconnect not only with nature but also with her younger self.”

However, not all American visitors have managed to avoid inconveniences. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance sparked outrage among locals after a family outing accompanied by police escorts and road closures.

“We’re used to majestic people who live here.”

An Oxfordshire resident

Among the celebrities who have also purchased land in the Cotswolds are David and Victoria Beckham, who bought their home for 12 million pounds, as well as Jeremy Clarkson, who became famous after buying a farm.

Traditional Country Pleasures

It is important to note that Princess Beatrice and her husband live on their farm in this same area, purchased for 3.5 million pounds. Other stars, such as Liz Hurley, have also taken advantage of the growing popularity of villages, selling their properties for 9 million pounds.

Considering that Beyonce and Jay-Z, who own a mansion in the Hamptons, plan to enjoy country life, they will likely face a number of rural inconveniences.

So, perhaps if they follow the rules, David and Victoria will drop by with a jar of their own honey, as nobody takes care of bees like the Beckhams do.

With the recent moves of celebrities to the countryside, the Cotswolds are becoming a real magnet for those looking to find peace and stability. This region, characterized by its rural landscapes and traditional way of life, attracts stars, welcoming them into its community. Given the growing popularity, it can be expected that the Cotswolds will remain trendy in the future.