Rihanna Wants Time Off In The UK For 2012

6 December 2011, 08:57 | Updated: 6 December 2011, 09:22

The 'Talk That Talk' star is hoping to take some time off in the new year to relax after a hectic year.

Rihanna is reportedly planning to find a luxury apartment in Manchester after deciding to unwind there after wrapping up her current tour.

The 'We Found Love' singer finishes the UK leg of her 'Loud' tour with a final performance at London's O2 Arena on 22nd December, and is said to be hoping to stay in the country to relax.

"RiRi wants a few months off after Christmas," a source told the Daily Star. "She thinks Manchester would be perfect.

"She loves the accent and has always enjoyed performing there."

Rihanna performed at Manchester's M.E.N. Arena on Friday (2nd December) and is due to return for London for her three final UK shows.

The 'Talk That Talk' star performed a headline set at Capital FM' Jingle Bell Ball this weekend (3rd December) where she sang some of her biggest hits including 'What's My Name?', 'S&M' and 'California King Bed'.