Why celebrities keep moving to the Cotswolds – as new star buys mansion

As one of the world’s most popular singers has announced he is moving to the Cotswolds, we take a look at what makes the idyllic district such a popular destination for the rich and famous.

Oasis star Liam Gallagher confirmed in one of his signature style X posts on Saturday he will “come in peace” to the Gloucestershire hills.

The Cotswolds is home to a galaxy of homegrown and Hollywood stars including the Beckhams, presenter Jeremy Clarkson, model Kate Moss and actor Hugh Grant to name but a few.

Designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen said “everybody’s terribly intrigued” at how the “hellraiser” singer may shake things up when he moves to the sleepy yet attractive region.

The Wonderwall star is believed to have bought former England and Arsenal captain Tony Adams’ £4m residence in Coates, near Cirencester.

In his post on X, Gallagher said: “To all the beautiful people from the Cotswolds, I come in peace. You won’t even know I’m there, I’m not like all those divvy celebrities who like to show off I’m LO FI as you were, LG x”

Gallagher previously rented a house in Selsley near Stroud, and was seen walking his dog, Buttons, on Selsley Common.

But what is it about the area that makes it so popular with famous faces?

Divulging his experience of mingling with fellow Cotswolds-residing celebrities, Llewelyn-Bowen said people tend to be on their best behaviour when they retreat to the rolling hills of the Cotswolds.

“That is quite intriguing to people because what you tend to find when you bump into famous people in the Cotswolds is they’re very much on their best behaviour,” Llewelyn-Bowen whispered.

“You get their posh voice, their telephone voice, they’re quite grown up.”

He questioned whether Gallagher will act in the same manner.

“Will he be firmly hiding beneath his bucket hat and sticking two fingers up at everybody when they ask him for a selfie, who knows? Or will he be cutting the ribbon at the local bring-and-buy?” Llewelyn-Bowen said.

Meanwhile, David Beckham told Country Life magazine he moved to the Cotswolds because it “brought him peace”.

“It’s one of the most beautiful parts of the countryside. I’m never happier than when I’m here,” he said.

Liam is the latest of many big names to move to the area, with Beyoncé and Jay‑Z reportedly buying a home there in 2025 and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce rumoured to holiday there.

Emma Brooks, from estate agency Harvey Holland, said she believes the area is so popular because it has “fabulous places to eat and everywhere is beautiful”.

Harvey and Holland moved from London to the Cotswolds after noticing an influx of celebrities, with Brooks saying yet another famous face making the idyllic region their home is “fabulous for the area”.

“I mean, I would say that, I’m an estate agent so I like to sell my properties,” she acknowledged.

“But, in the main, locals are really happy to have people coming here because there’s money coming into the area.”