Originally a 15th-Century Coaching Inn, its traditions of hospitality and hostelry date back to 1497. The Crown and Cushion Hotel is situated on the High Street of Chipping Norton, in the heart of the Cotswolds countryside. In more recent times, it was owned by Keith Moon from "The Who". Keith, affectionately known as "Moon the Loon" for his eccentric ways, is still fondly remembered by the locals for the lavish parties at the hotel.

Today The Crown and Cushion is privately owned and run by its Proprietors, Alan Whitehead and Stefan Schmitter, as a modern fully functioning Hotel, Conference and Leisure Centre offering guests good, fresh local produce and the ultimate in comfort and luxury.

Dishes on offer might include smoked chicken and wild mushroom timbale or warm salad of pigeon with mains courses such as pan-fried guinea fowl with chestnuts, smoked salmon ravioli with poached salmon, wilted baby spinach and vermouth sauce or noisette of lamb, roasted and served with baby vegetables.