Did my PPL there last Oct as well (ayup Avrodamo!), and just came back yesterday from a couple of weeks refresher/hour building. If you go at this time of year be sure to get up early, spectacular thunderstorms most afternoons! It is indeed a great place, with friendly people and a fabulous atmosphere, I don't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. If you want more detail info drop me a mail.
I'd be very surprised if you could get similar rates in UK/NL, I was paying $60 an hour wet for a C172/PA28, and that's the walk-in cost (not an hour building package).
The twin is still sat on the ramp minus one engine, and doesn't look like it'll be going anywhere in the near future. You should contact BFC direct, they may have access to another one.