They moved out after less than a month to find someone more suitable to endulge in Portia's passion for horses. In planning documents, the couple indicated that if planning issues could be resolved, they would like to make the property their "long term home." They reportedly spent £7.5M on external and internal renovations (Image: Tom Wren / SWNS)Representatives for Ms DeGeneres argued that the arena was necessary due to the flood-prone nature of the site. Ellen DeGeneres has submitted plans for horse stables to stay 'long term' at her flood-hit Cotswolds home. (Image: Tom Wren / SWNS)"So for the winter and other wet times, the opportunities for exercise are more limited.