Gelynis Farmhouse

Gelynis Farmhouse is a 16th century farmhouse in Radyr, Cardiff, Wales. It is a Grade II* listed building.

History

Gelynis is located in the community of Radyr and Morganstown, a suburb to the north-west of Cardiff. The farmhouse dates from the 16th century. Tradition ascribes its construction variously to Hugh Lambert, an ironmaster from Kent but of French origins, or to a Cardiff merchant. John Newman, in his 1995 Glamorgan volume in the Buildings of Wales series, suggests that it was clearly built "for someone with pretensions", citing the decorative stonework and the double-height bay window.
In the 21st century Gelynis operated as bed and breakfast accommodation. In Spring 2025 the farmhouse was for sale.

Newman describes Gelynis Farmhouse as "one of the most completely preserved early vernacular houses in the county". It is of two storeys and built to a cross passage plan. The building material is local rubble stone with a coating of limewash. The roofing material is Welsh slate. The range lies at a right angle to the farm and Cadw suggests it is mostly of a later date, principally of the 19th century.
The farmhouse is a Grade II* listed building. The range is separately listed at Grade II.