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David Beckham has admitted he was inspired to adopt a rural lifestyle after seeing how ‘modern day caveman’ Guy Ritchie loved the outdoors.
The former professional footballer, 50, set his sights on becoming a true country gent after purchasing a Cotswolds pile for £6million in December 2016.
Since then, east London-born David has shared his love of beekeeping, tending his vegetable patch and keeping chickens with his fans via his social media platforms.
The father of four has now revealed that the man who influenced his country lifestyle was his friend and Hollywood director Guy, 57.
David speaks about the inspiration in the upcoming issue of Country Life magazine, which he was invited to guest edit to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
In the issue, which is set for publication on Wednesday, David spoke about how Guy has helped him lean into the rural life.
David Beckham has admitted he was inspired to adopt a rural lifestyle after seeing how ‘modern day caveman’ Guy Ritchie loved the outdoors
The father of four has now revealed that the man who influenced his country lifestyle was his friend and Hollywood director Guy, 57 (pictured left)
He said: ‘He’s a modern-day caveman, who has made me fall far deeper in love with the countryside and helped me to understand it even more than I did before. Sometimes we sit for hours around a fire, just the two of us, and talk late into the night.
‘Guy is the ultimate country gentleman, who absolutely loves his estate in Wiltshire. Spending time with him is one of the reasons I fell so deeply in love with the countryside.
‘He’s a great and very close friend, who inspires me so much. I learn a lot from him — whether it’s about life, countryside management, people, politics, the monarchy or what it means to be British — all of the time.’
David’s love of country activities include beekeeping, after he built his own beehive outside at his pad near Chipping Norton during the lockdown.
He previously told Men’s Health: ‘When we go through the harvest of the honey and I sit there in my kitchen looking at it all, I get quite emotional.’
David also referenced the other things that keep him busy in the Cotswolds, adding: ”My chickens in the countryside, being in my garden, hanging out with friends, having a pint or a glass of wine…
‘That’s what I love. We had the chickens, vegetable patch—all down at the country house. It’s something I’m so proud of.’
The father of four has now revealed that the man who influenced his country lifestyle was his friend and Hollywood director Guy, 5
David speaks about the inspiration in the upcoming issue of Country Life magazine, which he was invited to guest edit to celebrate its 50th anniversary
Since then, east London-born David has shared his love of beekeeping, tending his vegetable patch and keeping chickens with his fans via his social media platform
Another element of country living that David has copied off Guy was investing in an outdoor BBQ tent, which he bought from the star’s company, WildKitchens.
The tent is part of the luxury outdoor-kitchen concept from Guy’s company and the equipment includes a marquee-style WildTent paired with a high-end grill/dining table unit known as the WildTable.
The Beckham’s set-up includes a ‘double tent’ capable of seating a dozen or more guests, with a 12-seat table and grill.
Previously speaking about using the tent with Hello! magazine, David said: ”In the countryside in the UK, my kids are there every weekend, and we all grill every Saturday from 11 in the morning until 12 at night.’