Jinkster,
If you're UK bound; looking for an established training centre and like dramatic scenery plus want to really push the floats right out
you may wish to consider AEROCLUBCOMO based at Lake Como not far from Lugano Airport. They offer the following ratings according to the their website. I have never used them but am very tempted. I have flown over the lake and its mountains - really beautiful
http://www.aeroclubcomo.com/
"For a Hydro rating a Pilots needs at least 8 hours dual.
For an Amphibian rating about 14 hours dual.
Later "advanced" water flying courses.
Lesson in Italian or English."
Good luck & let us know your thoughts and how you get on if you go down that route.
EG