Adam, The top end of the ABU range are good beach rods and cost a lot less than £200. I've used one of their older models (Ambassador Elite) for about 8 years now with no problems (casts well, shows bites well & brings in larger fish). It's served well on mixed ground also, but I use a different rod for rocks.
I would guess the same could be said for Daiwa and others already mentioned on here.
Hope you get sorted.
Ian,