Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi pose in the Cotswolds countryside after their multimillion-pound farmhouse was hit by flooding

Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi posed for a photo in their new English countryside surroundings after disaster struck their multimillion-pound home.

The couple’s new life in the quaint British countryside was turned upside down last week as their dream property was swamped by astonishing flooding just days after moving in.

The talk show superstar is living in an idyllic multimillion-pound farmhouse in the Cotswolds after deciding to emigrate from the US in protest at Donald Trump’s election win.

But rather than enjoying a pastoral retreat, Ellen, 66, and her wife Portia De Rossi, 51, were left at the mercy of raging floods which surrounded their new mansion, MailOnline exclusively revealed. 

Dramatic images showed the couple’s 43-acre property in the Cotswolds became swamped in a torrent of flood water following the devastating impact of Storm Bert.

The couple were left virtually marooned just days after moving into their new home after a tributary of the River Thames, which runs beside the property, broke its banks.

It came after the area was battered by days of torrential rain and winds of up to 80mph.

Roads surrounding the hideaway have been left impassable after being deluged in five feet of water – leaving locals trapped in their homes.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi pose for a photo in The Cotswolds - which they now call home

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi pose for a photo in The Cotswolds – which they now call home

The couple's multimillion-pound Costswolds property was hit by flooding - just days after they moved in (pictured: Parts of Wallingford in Oxfordshire are underwater)

The couple’s multimillion-pound Costswolds property was hit by flooding – just days after they moved in (pictured: Parts of Wallingford in Oxfordshire are underwater)

Ellen's property in Oxfordshire fell victim to the British weather with fields surrounding the property under water (pictured: Unpassable roads in nearby Dunsden, Oxfordshire)

Ellen’s property in Oxfordshire fell victim to the British weather with fields surrounding the property under water (pictured: Unpassable roads in nearby Dunsden, Oxfordshire)

Ellen, 66, and her wife Portia, 51, left the US where they lived in California after Donald Trump secured the presidency - and have moved to start a new life in rural England

Ellen, 66, and her wife Portia, 51, left the US where they lived in California after Donald Trump secured the presidency – and have moved to start a new life in rural England 

Despite the floods, the couple posed for a photo on social media, celebrating two decades together. 

Ellen also said the pair are ‘looking forward’ to their ‘first Snowy Christmas’.

The star wrote on Instagram: ’20 years ago today we began this relationship not realizing what a long beautiful adventure this would be.

‘You are the best thing that ever happened in my life. You take care of me. You help me see the good in everything. You help to guide me and pick me up when I feel off or down. You are a beautiful soul that I am so very grateful to have as a partner to navigate this crazy life with.

‘My wife. My best friend. The love of my life. Thank you for being you and loving me. So happy we get to travel and explore the world together in the next 20 years, and looking forward to our first snowy Christmas.’ 

The post came days after Ellen and Portia’s property was overwhelmed by floodwaters.  

One stricken resident who lives near the couple said of last week’s storm: ‘The flood waters are rising by the hour. This is the worst I have seen it in years.’ 

The dramatic scenes must seem a far cry from the life the couple left behind in sunny California.

According to US media, Ellen and wife Portia – who donated money to Kamala Harris’s doomed campaign – decided to ‘get the hell out’ after Trump’s election victory, apparently vowing to never go back.

Ellen and Portia were seen last week settling in to their new surroundings in the Cotswolds by enjoying a night out at Jeremy Clarkson's pub, 'The Farmer's Dog'

Ellen and Portia were seen last week settling in to their new surroundings in the Cotswolds by enjoying a night out at Jeremy Clarkson’s pub, ‘The Farmer’s Dog’

Ellen and Portia were entertained by 90s icons The Coors (pictured) during their night out at Jeremy Clarkson's pub in The Cotswolds

Ellen and Portia were entertained by 90s icons The Coors (pictured) during their night out at Jeremy Clarkson’s pub in The Cotswolds

Now president elect Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina on November 4

Now president elect Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina on November 4 

They are said to have ‘fallen in love’ with the picturesque estate set in acres of rolling Cotswold countryside which also includes a helicopter pad and swimming pool.

And it appears they were so keen to make a quick getaway and land their dream property that they were prepared to pay £2.5million more than the asking price.

Originally built as a farmhouse, it was converted into a modern luxury home more than 15 years ago but still retains its old-world charm, with the outlying barns connected to the main building via glazed passageways.

In total there are six bedrooms, and four bathrooms and council records show the previous owner installed an eco-friendly heat pump to supply heating to the house and pool.

There is also a five bay garage and a separate one bedroom cottage. 

Should Ellen and Portia wish for a workout, the house also has a gym and there are games rooms and separate offices.

A source in the Cotswolds said: ‘It really is a beautiful house.

‘It’s so quintessentially English which as Americans they have fallen in love with, although they can forget about any glamorous southern California nightlife and weather.

Ellen and Portia have reportedly fallen in love with their Cotswolds life in the UK countryside

Ellen and Portia have reportedly fallen in love with their Cotswolds life in the UK countryside 

‘The area itself is very quiet, some might even say boring as there’s not much to do, especially in the colder months but there are lots of celebrities in the area.’

Before the floods came, Ellen and Portia were seen settling into their new surroundings by enjoying a night out at a watering hole of a different kind.

During a raucous night at Jeremy Clarkson’s Cotswolds pub The Farmer’s Dog, the pair were entertained by The Corrs.

Pop stars James Blunt, 50, and Natalie Imbruglia, 49, were also present as they enjoyed a few drinks with friends.

It’s thought Ellen and Portia have invested in a couple of 4×4 vehicles which may prove a lifeline in negotiating waterlogged roads.

Among the only vehicles on the roads in recent days have been tractors and trailers driven by local farmers collecting sheep from low-lying areas and taking them on to higher ground.

According to US magazine People, Ellen is a well-known collector of ‘multi-million dollar homes’ including a $32 million property in Montecito where Harry and Meghan live, which she sold earlier this year.

In 2023 she told one US outlet that she had bought and sold ‘over 50 houses’ including a house in Malibu that once belonged to Brad Pitt.

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