Stacey Solomon has hit back at fans accusing her of being ‘smug’ and blagging a ‘freebie’ holiday amid her luxury holiday in Turkey.

The Loose Women star, 35, husband Joe Swash, 43, and their brood have just returned from a sun-soaked break to the five-star Regnum The Crown in Antalya where rooms start from around £1,000 per person per night.

During their luxurious break, Stacey kept her fans updated with a plethora of fun snaps, with the presenter’s most recent post featuring a carousel of stunning family images featuring her five children Zachary, 17, Leighton, 12, Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, two. 

However, Stacey’s idyllic lookback on her trip has somewhat been tainted as some of her followers have hit out at her for taking such an expensive holiday, with some even suggesting that she didn’t even pay for the trip and was gifted it instead.

Taking to her Instagram stories, Stacey later defended her costly getaway, writing: ‘This is the third time I’ve come back here. This wasn’t a free holiday. I just love this place so much and think it deserves the BEST reviews and tags ever because it’s just incredible.’

In a further post, she further attempted to justify the price, remarking: ‘Our happy place @regnumthecrown. This is our third year coming back here which says a lot. I have NEVER been someone who goes back to the same place every year but it’s perfect for all our children and their different ages.

Stacey Solomon has hit back at fans accusing her of being 'smug' and blagging a 'freebie' holiday amid her luxury holiday in Turkey [pictured with husband Joe Swash]

Stacey Solomon has hit back at fans accusing her of being ‘smug’ and blagging a ‘freebie’ holiday amid her luxury holiday in Turkey [pictured with husband Joe Swash]

The Loose Women star, 35, husband Joe Swash , 43, and their brood have just returned from a sun-soaked break to the five-star Regnum The Crown in Antalya where rooms start from around £1,000 per person per night

The Loose Women star, 35, husband Joe Swash , 43, and their brood have just returned from a sun-soaked break to the five-star Regnum The Crown in Antalya where rooms start from around £1,000 per person per night 

‘Nothing compares. It is very expensive. I do think it is worth every penny and more for what it has to offer. If I knew about this place earlier I would have had our honeymoon here and special holidays here because it’s just insane.’

While much of the feedback from her trip had been positive, she was met with a handful of naysayers who seemingly took offence at her luxury trip.

Comments on a selection of snaps during the course of her trip included: ‘Did you pay for your holiday this time?’

‘So another well subsidized holiday for the entire family. It makes me throw up.’ 

‘hotel is 4 k each ,no airs n graces really tho …’

‘You planned that well meeting up with @mollymae .Was it a freebie holiday as it’s massively expensive.’

‘The seriously smug family.’

However, plenty of Stacey’s loyal fans were quick to leap to her defence as they told how she works hard and deserves her holiday. 

Stacey's idyllic lookback on her trip has somewhat been tainted as some of her followers have hit out at her for taking such an expensive holiday, with some even suggesting that she didn't even pay for the trip and was gifted it instead

Stacey’s idyllic lookback on her trip has somewhat been tainted as some of her followers have hit out at her for taking such an expensive holiday, with some even suggesting that she didn’t even pay for the trip and was gifted it instead

Taking to her Instagram stories, Stacey later defended her costly getaway, writing: 'This is the third time I¿ve come back here. This wasn¿t a free holiday

Taking to her Instagram stories, Stacey later defended her costly getaway, writing: ‘This is the third time I’ve come back here. This wasn’t a free holiday

In a further post, she further attempted to justify the price, remarking: 'Our happy place @regnumthecrown. This is our third year coming back here which says a lot

In a further post, she further attempted to justify the price, remarking: ‘Our happy place @regnumthecrown. This is our third year coming back here which says a lot

While much of the feedback from her trip had been positive, she was met with a handful of naysayers who seemingly took offence at her luxury trip

While much of the feedback from her trip had been positive, she was met with a handful of naysayers who seemingly took offence at her luxury trip

They penned: ‘Imagine getting so triggered because her holiday was super expensive. She’ll never win, if she went on a budget holiday something would be said. If you could afford a luxury holiday you’d do the exact same because I know I would.’

‘Stacey never stops and has worked hard to get to where she is, so I think a holiday is well deserved. I for one happy for her and lovely to see such a happy family.’

‘Just costed this up as I’m a Travel Agent and whilst it is spenny. We book families who aren’t famous to more expensive places than this. It’s what I would expect from a celebrity but there are certainly more expensive places out there for families in Europe. A lovely five star in Turkey, Stacey has done a great job and deserves a lovely place but I wouldn’t say she’s bragging as she could have defo gone crazier for sure.’

It comes after Stacey revealed she’s struck up a sweet friendship with Molly-Mae Hague after their pair met at dinner during their respective holidays to Turkey.

Both the Sort Your Life Out host and the Love Island star, 26, were holidaying separately with their families at the five star Regnum The Crown in Belek this month. 

And Stacey took to Instagram on Sunday to gush over her newfound friendship with the star, before issuing an invitation to Molly-Mae, partner Tommy Fury, 26, and daughter Bambi, two, to visit her Pickle Cottage home.

Sharing a beaming snap of herself and Molly-Mae with their arms wrapped around each other, Stacey penned: ‘Got to spend the first part of our holiday with @MollyMae, @TommyFury and Bambi. Bumped into them at dinner one night and fell in love.

However, plenty of Stacey's loyal fans were quick to leap to her defence as they told how she works hard and deserves her holiday.

However, plenty of Stacey’s loyal fans were quick to leap to her defence as they told how she works hard and deserves her holiday.

The presenter's most recent post featured a carousel of stunning family images featuring her five children Zachary, 17, Leighton, 12, Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, two

The presenter’s most recent post featured a carousel of stunning family images featuring her five children Zachary, 17, Leighton, 12, Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, two

The star also cosied up to husband Joe in a gorgeous sunset snap

The star also cosied up to husband Joe in a gorgeous sunset snap

‘Genuinely the nicest, most down to earth family. And Bambi omg I can’t. Just the most kind hearted little one. Rose was gutted when she left! 

‘Can’t wait for them to come to pickle cottage.’ 

Stacey also uploaded a snap of her son Leighton, 12, posing with Tommy and a pal as she told how her boys were ‘buzzing’ to meet the boxer. 

While Molly-Mae is yet to share her own tribute to her new pal, she did re-share Stacey’s post, adding love heart and teary eye emojis.