I know where you're coming from. I did my hour-building in the US. Did 30hrs in one particular week in '96 for example. I would advise investigating a trip to the US - bit more paperwork involved these days in getting a temp FAA ticket
AFAIK - but still a smart route. You'll be able to pay for accomodation and flights and still have loads of change for the same amount spent on flying in UK. You'll also realise how comparitively in-accessible GA is over here.
WW boats great facilities. But you dont half pay for them. Membership is 300 a year before you get anywhere near an aeroplane.
These new no-equity groups seems worthy of consideration? particularly if you would rather save the capital for the CPL training.