Hi James,
I don't have any advice other than to say that I also did all my research recently and ended up choosing European Flight Training. My decision was primarily based on reading other posts on PPRuNe and some PMs I received from other members.
I don't start training until October so I can't comment on what they are actually like for training. All I can say is that so far they have been extremely helpful in answering all of my questions (and I have had a lot of them) and the application process has been relatively painless. The only real pain was the amount of paperwork - which will be the same regardless of the school.
I am sure many others will chip in advising you not to go to the US but I will stay out of that arguement.