A TV star spent time with staff and made them "feel so valued" during his stay at a Suffolk hotel. 

Fred Sirieix, famed for his role in Channel 4's First Dates and Gordon, Gino and Fred's Road Trip, recently spent time at Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa near Woodbridge. 

The Frenchman enjoyed two meals during his stay and got to know staff members.

East Anglian Daily Times: The TV presenter stayed for a couple of nights at the hotelThe TV presenter stayed for a couple of nights at the hotel (Image: Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa)

"He was staying in the area and I have been friends with him for a few years", said Peter Osborne, managing director of Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa, part of Heritage Rocks.  

"He was there to stay for a couple of nights." 

According to Mr Osborne, Fred asked for a picture to be taken with the staff.

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"He asked for that picture with the team and made them feel so valued. He made them feel like their role is so important to our industry. 

"He is a big fan of Suffolk."

The First Dates star is the latest famous face to visit the region. 

Cheryl from Girls Aloud and Benedict Cumberbatch spent time in Suffolk earlier this summer.