Could Cameron Diaz be an Essex girl? Star's relationship with Brit Paul Sculfor heats up

Hollywood starlet Cameron Diaz may have said she has no plans to get married, but her relationship with Essex-born brickie-turned-model Paul Sculfor is moving up a gear.

The couple were in Britain again last weekend and checked into Babington House, the stylish Somerset arm of the members-only Soho House chain, for a romantic short break.

According to sources, Cameron and Paul are making plans to buy a countryside bolt-hole.

Cameron Diaz and Paul Sculfor pictured together at the US Open last year

‘Cameron was reading the papers by the fire and talking about how they needed their own country retreat,’ says a fellow guest.

And according to a chum: ‘Paul is keen to have a place in Essex, preferably close to his parents’ home in Hornchurch. The couple have already checked out a £2.2million mansion near Basildon.’

Paul and Cameron, who live in LA, have been spending increasing amounts of time in the UK. Before Christmas they went go-karting in East London.

Cameron and Paul on a romantic walk in Soho