Training in a 22 or a 44 is a time old debate! A lot depends on your budget and what you intend doing with your license once you've qualified. For me the R22 is great fun little machine, but obvioulsy slower than a 44 and only takes one passenger. The most important piece of advice is DON'T PAY UP FRONT FOR YOUR TRAINING! It may cost you slightly more in the long run, but there are lots of schools struggling at the moment...
Where exactly are you in the country?