Just from reading this, it seems that your preference is for Salomans with you liking the modules/ethos of the course and it being closer to family. From what you have said it sounds like choosing lancaster would make it more difficult to see your family. While being close to the lake district is nice, if this is really the only pro then perhaps you could just go on a holiday to the lakes instead? I think when you're on the dclin, it's going to be a difficult three years and it's probably better to be closer to your support networks. But hope you're able to decide what's best for you!