Steve
I did NCCA last December.
I didnt fancy paying the price of the on site accomodation even tho it was handy.
I searched the internet and got a room at Innleepers Lodge group - The Red Cow - £29 per night b&b
It is only about 4 mile away, just off the ring road so dead handy.
Nice room, had evening meal in the pub (great meals), and breakfast (included) whilst continental style there was a good supply.
Cost booked in advance was half the price of the NSPCC accomodation which is on site.
Since then, when I went to pick my van up from Steve Gunns in Newcastle, wife and I stayed in another Innkeepers Lodge and again a great deal.