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An aparthotel spread among the typical houses of Priuso, in Carnia, with independent apartments, panoramic terraces and views of the surrounding mountains.
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Albergo Diffuso “Col Gentile” Socchieve is a scattered aparthotel located in Priuso, a small hamlet of the municipality of Socchieve in the Friulian Carnia, with views of the surrounding mountains and large private terraces overlooking greenery. The property consists of several typical village buildings converted into independent apartments and studios, a solution designed for those seeking space, autonomy and authentic contact with village life.
The accommodations range from a 35 sqm studio to apartments with three bedrooms of 140 sqm, able to host up to eight people: each has a kitchenette or full kitchen, bathroom with courtesy set, flat-screen TV and washing machine, as well as balconies, patios or terraces with garden or mountain views.
The location in Priuso is particularly appreciated by couples, who have given it a score of 8.8, while the Arta Terme spa is about 25 km away. Parking is free and pets are allowed on request, making the property suitable for extended stays in Carnia with the whole family.

The range of accommodations at Albergo Diffuso “Col Gentile” Socchieve includes studios and independent apartments distributed among the houses of the village of Priuso, with sizes ranging from 35 to 140 sqm and capacity of up to eight guests in the larger units. All accommodations share an independent entrance, kitchenette or full kitchen, private bathroom with courtesy set and hairdryer, flat-screen TV, washing machine and coffee machine, features that make them suitable for autonomous and extended stays.
What differentiates the room types is mainly the space and internal layout: from the compact Studio with bathtub and garden view, to apartments with one or more separate bedrooms, up to the larger solutions with three bedrooms and spacious living rooms, designed for large families or small groups. Several units also offer a terrace or balcony with views of the surrounding mountains, a distinctive feature of this property scattered in the heart of Carnia.
The most compact of the apartments with a separate bedroom, with independent entrance and a terrace overlooking the garden. The sleeping area, with a double bed and ensuite bathroom, is next to a full kitchenette and a living room with flat-screen TV, ideal for a couple or a small family.
Larger than the Apartment with Garden View, with two separate bedrooms and a living room with sofa beds that allows it to accommodate up to five people. The main bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, while the terrace overlooking the garden and the kitchenette complete a solution designed for families or small groups.
One of the most spacious apartments in the property, with four separate bedrooms spread over 115 sqm and a direct view of the surrounding mountains. The amenities include a dishwasher in the kitchen, a detail not found in all the other units, as well as a terrace and a bathroom with bathtub and courtesy set.
The largest in the property with 140 sqm available, arranged over three separate bedrooms and a living room with sofa beds. The single but shared bathroom is equipped with a bathtub and courtesy set; the full kitchen with oven makes it the ideal choice for large groups or stays involving several families together.
The only studio solution in the property, compact and with independent entrance, designed for two people. The private bathroom with bathtub and shower is the only one paired with a sofa bed as the sole sleeping solution, while the kitchenette with dishwasher completes a more basic setup compared to the multi-room apartments.
50 sqm apartment with two separate bedrooms and a living room with sofa bed, able to accommodate up to five people. The main bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with shower and hairdryer, while the terrace overlooking the garden adds a private outdoor space not found in all units of the same size.
Unlike the other 50 sqm units, this apartment offers two separate living rooms with sofa beds instead of a second separate bedroom, plus a single double bedroom. The balcony is an exclusive feature of this room type, in addition to the usual terrace overlooking the garden.
A more basic version among the 50 sqm apartments, with two separate bedrooms and a living room with sofa bed, but without a terrace unlike the other units of the same size. A small chocolate gift accompanies arrival, while the kitchen remains well equipped with a dishwasher and complete utensils.
Albergo Diffuso “Col Gentile” Socchieve focuses on amenities designed for autonomous and extended stays in the village of Priuso. Each accommodation is accessible via an independent entrance and has heating, while the common outdoor spaces include a patio, a terrace and a furnished outdoor dining area, perfect for enjoying evenings in Carnia.
Parking is available and free, an advantage not to be taken for granted for those arriving by car from outside the region, while pets are welcomed on request, possibly with a surcharge. The property is entirely non-smoking and offers rooms designed for families, with fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and a carbon monoxide detector to ensure safety.
Among the practical services, grocery delivery is available, useful for those staying several days in the apartments with their own kitchen, along with invoices available on request and check-in and check-out handled privately with the property’s staff.
Priuso is a small hamlet of the municipality of Socchieve, nestled among the hills of Carnia, in northern Friuli Venezia Giulia. Albergo Diffuso “Col Gentile” occupies several typical village houses, converted into independent apartments that retain the rural character of the area, with views opening onto the Forcella di Priuso, less than a kilometre from the property.
For meals out, the restaurant Al Greco is about 950 metres away, while Agriturismo in Gia’ is 1.3 km away; for a coffee or a break, Bar alla Piazza is about 2.1 km away. The Arta Terme spa can be reached in about 25 km, while those arriving by plane can rely on Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari Airport, about 105 km away. The area is well connected to the Carnia road network leading toward Ampezzo and Tolmezzo, the main reference towns of the valley.
Carnia is a land for excursions all year round: in summer the trails toward the Forcella di Priuso and the surrounding hills attract walkers and hikers, while the Intermunicipal Park of the Carnic Hills, about 8 km away, offers nature trails suitable for families. In winter the area is suitable for snowshoeing walks and trips to the ski areas of Carnia, while all year round it is worth visiting the small neighbouring villages, among typical taverns such as Osteria al Vatican, about 2 km away, and local culinary traditions based on alpine cheeses and mountain dishes.
Reviews particularly reward the staff’s hospitality, rated 9.6, and the cleanliness of the apartments, at 9.3. The comfort of the rooms and the value for money are also highly appreciated, both above 9. The location, although more secluded, is especially convincing for couples travelling together.
Albergo Diffuso “Col Gentile” Socchieve is located at Via Marconi 1/A, in Priuso, a hamlet of the municipality of Socchieve, in the Carnia area of Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Yes, Albergo Diffuso “Col Gentile” Socchieve accepts pets on request, with the possibility that a surcharge may apply.
Yes, Albergo Diffuso “Col Gentile” Socchieve offers free parking to guests arriving by car.
No, Albergo Diffuso “Col Gentile” Socchieve does not include breakfast among its services, as the apartments are equipped with their own kitchen.
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Albergo Diffuso “Col Gentile” Socchieve offers studios and independent apartments with one or more bedrooms, ranging in size from 35 to 140 sqm.
Check-in at Albergo Diffuso “Col Gentile” Socchieve is possible from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, upon advance notice of the arrival time to the property.